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Greta Main vs Paxton

The verdict

Paxton is more affordable, with a median house price of $740K versus $775K in Greta Main. Paxton rates higher for education (25 vs 13).

Scores

Greta MainPaxton
Greta MainPaxton
Overall2125
Transport2425
Education1325
Liveability2424

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Greta MainPaxton
Population731,215
Median age4533
Median household income (wk)$1,812$1,692
Bachelor degree or higher0.0%14.4%
Born in Australia91.8%91.3%
Avg household size2.82.9

Growth: Greta Main High Growth · Paxton High Growth

Property

Greta MainPaxton
Median house price$775K$740K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not available-5.6%
Median rent — house (wk)$575$575
Rental yield (house)Data not available3.9%
Days on market (house)Data not available34

Median price history

Safety

Greta MainPaxton
Residential safety score47
Break & enter dwelling /100k0247
Motor vehicle theft /100k0165
Domestic assault /100k2,7401,070
Total incidents /100k (all)10,9596,337

Total incidents over time

Schools

Greta MainPaxton
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available927

See the full school list on each profile: Greta Main · Paxton

Transport

Greta MainPaxton
Transport score2425
Train stations00
Bus stops47
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)24.3 km25.6 km

Liveability

Greta MainPaxton
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks01
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)40.1 km39.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)109.7 km108.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)9.2 km10.4 km

Population & growth

Greta MainPaxton
Population (2021)731,215
Estimated 2025801,324
Projected 2041991,641
Annual growth rate2.32%2.17%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Greta Main or Paxton?

Paxton is more affordable, with a median house price of $740K versus $775K.

Which has better public transport, Greta Main or Paxton?

Paxton has the higher transport score (Greta Main 24/100 vs Paxton 25/100).

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