Golden Square vs Ironbark
The verdict
Golden Square is more affordable, with a median house price of $505K versus $524K in Ironbark. Ironbark rates higher for liveability (94 vs 77). Golden Square is closer to the coast (131.2 km vs 132.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ironbark rates higher (83 vs 75/100 in Golden Square).
Scores
| Golden Square | Ironbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 72 |
| Transport | 58 | 64 |
| Education | 49 | 54 |
| Liveability | 77 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Golden Square | Ironbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,220 | 1,163 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,344 | $1,274 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.9% | 36.4% |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 84.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Golden Square High Growth · Ironbark High Growth
Property
| Golden Square | Ironbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $505K | $524K |
| Median unit price | $397K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -4.1% | -11.3% |
| 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
Safety
| Golden Square | Ironbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 347 | 172 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 195 | 430 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 466 | 258 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,542 | 6,879 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Golden Square | Ironbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Golden Square · Ironbark
Transport
| Golden Square | Ironbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 65 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Golden Square | Ironbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 8 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 131.2 km | 132.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 131.6 km | 133.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 83.3 km | 81.0 km |
Population & growth
| Golden Square | Ironbark | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,220 | 1,163 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,350 | 1,124 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,177 | 1,536 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.35% | -0.85% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Golden Square or Ironbark?
Ironbark has the higher residential safety score (Golden Square 75/100 vs Ironbark 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Golden Square or Ironbark?
Golden Square is more affordable, with a median house price of $505K versus $524K.
Which has better schools, Golden Square or Ironbark?
Ironbark has a higher average school ICSEA (Golden Square 962 vs Ironbark 1013; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Golden Square or Ironbark?
Ironbark has the higher transport score (Golden Square 58/100 vs Ironbark 64/100).
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