Joslin vs St Peters
The verdict
Joslin is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.26M versus $2.42M in St Peters. St Peters has a shorter estimated CBD commute (22 vs 24 min). On the separate residential safety score, Joslin rates higher (78 vs 55/100 in St Peters).
Scores
| Joslin | St Peters | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 82 |
| Transport | 75 | 77 |
| Education | 85 | 85 |
| Liveability | 82 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Joslin | St Peters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,243 | 3,231 |
| Median age | 48 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,323 | $2,266 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.9% | 67.8% |
| Born in Australia | 71.0% | 70.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Joslin Stable · St Peters Stable
Property
| Joslin | St Peters | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.26M | $2.42M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 20.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $887 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Joslin | St Peters | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 161 | 279 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 161 | 217 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,253 | 5,695 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Joslin | St Peters | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,114 |
See the full school list on each profile: Joslin · St Peters
Transport
| Joslin | St Peters | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Joslin | St Peters | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 0 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.2 km | 11.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.0 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Joslin | St Peters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,243 | 3,231 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,320 | 3,431 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,302 | 3,383 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.51% | 1.51% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Joslin or St Peters?
Joslin has the higher residential safety score (Joslin 78/100 vs St Peters 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Joslin or St Peters?
Joslin is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.26M versus $2.42M.
Which has better public transport, Joslin or St Peters?
St Peters has the higher transport score (Joslin 75/100 vs St Peters 77/100).
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