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Jolimont vs Shenton Park

The verdict

Shenton Park rates higher for transport (94 vs 87). Shenton Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (18 vs 27 min).

Scores

JolimontShenton Park
JolimontShenton Park
Overall9296
Transport8794
Education8992
Liveability100100

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

Demographics

JolimontShenton Park
Population1,4794,638
Median age5241
Median household income (wk)$1,345$2,313
Bachelor degree or higher59.8%73.4%
Born in Australia64.6%64.3%
Avg household size1.82.4

Growth: Jolimont High Growth · Shenton Park High Growth

Property

JolimontShenton Park
Median house priceData not availableData not available
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Median price history

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Safety

JolimontShenton Park
Residential safety score6970
Break & enter dwelling /100k338323
Motor vehicle theft /100k135151
Domestic assault /100k1,0141,013
Total incidents /100k (all)6,4246,424

Total incidents over time

Schools

JolimontShenton Park
Total schools23
Government13
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,1631,107

See the full school list on each profile: Jolimont · Shenton Park

Transport

JolimontShenton Park
Transport score8794
Train stations01
Bus stops1024
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)2718
Nearest train station (km)780 m270 m

Liveability

JolimontShenton Park
Summer max temp30.5°C30.5°C
Winter max temp18.5°C18.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)730730
Supermarkets02
Cafes & restaurants210
Parks710
Playgrounds65
Swimming pools3204
Medical GPs04
Distance to coast (km)5.2 km4.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)4.9 km5.2 km
Nearest beach (km)5.4 km4.9 km
Nearest hospital (km)2.5 km1.5 km

Population & growth

JolimontShenton Park
Population (2021)1,4794,638
Estimated 20251,6805,269
Projected 20412,1376,701
Annual growth rate3.24%3.24%

Common questions

Which is safer, Jolimont or Shenton Park?

Shenton Park has the higher residential safety score (Jolimont 69/100 vs Shenton Park 70/100).

Which has better schools, Jolimont or Shenton Park?

Jolimont has a higher average school ICSEA (Jolimont 1163 vs Shenton Park 1107; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Jolimont or Shenton Park?

Shenton Park has the higher transport score (Jolimont 87/100 vs Shenton Park 94/100).

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Data sources

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