Gilston vs Lower Beechmont
The verdict
Gilston rates higher for transport (22 vs 0). Gilston is closer to the coast (12.6 km vs 19.4 km).
Scores
GilstonLower Beechmont
| Gilston | Lower Beechmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 29 |
| Transport | 22 | 0 |
| Education | 57 | 57 |
| Liveability | 30 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gilston | Lower Beechmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,669 | 1,067 |
| Median age | 35 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,446 | $1,570 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.6% | 32.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 72.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Gilston — · Lower Beechmont —
Property
| Gilston | Lower Beechmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Gilston | Lower Beechmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 81 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 599 | 656 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 375 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gilston | Lower Beechmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Gilston · Lower Beechmont
Transport
| Gilston | Lower Beechmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 179 | 179 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.9 km | 12.6 km |
Liveability
| Gilston | Lower Beechmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.6 km | 19.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 68.1 km | 67.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.3 km | 13.6 km |
Population & growth
| Gilston | Lower Beechmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,669 | 1,067 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,789 | 1,123 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.11% | 1.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gilston or Lower Beechmont?
Gilston has the higher residential safety score (Gilston 83/100 vs Lower Beechmont 81/100).
Which has better public transport, Gilston or Lower Beechmont?
Gilston has the higher transport score (Gilston 22/100 vs Lower Beechmont 0/100).
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