Largs North vs Peterhead
The verdict
Peterhead is more affordable, with a median house price of $866K versus $919K in Largs North. Largs North rates higher for transport (90 vs 79). Peterhead rates higher for liveability (80 vs 50). Largs North has a shorter estimated CBD commute (39 vs 55 min). On the separate residential safety score, Largs North rates higher (92 vs 63/100 in Peterhead).
Scores
| Largs North | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 70 |
| Transport | 90 | 79 |
| Education | 48 | 48 |
| Liveability | 50 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Largs North | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,005 | 1,201 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,614 | $1,346 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.8% | 25.6% |
| Born in Australia | 81.1% | 80.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Largs North — · Peterhead Moderate Growth
Property
| Largs North | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $919K | $866K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.3% | -5.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Largs North | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 150 | 333 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 75 | 83 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,720 | 15,321 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Largs North | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Largs North · Peterhead
Transport
| Largs North | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 79 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 330 m | 770 m |
Liveability
| Largs North | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 910 m | 640 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.4 km | 14.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.0 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Largs North | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,005 | 1,201 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,189 | 1,266 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 1,414 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | 1.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Largs North or Peterhead?
Largs North has the higher residential safety score (Largs North 92/100 vs Peterhead 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Largs North or Peterhead?
Peterhead is more affordable, with a median house price of $866K versus $919K.
Which has better public transport, Largs North or Peterhead?
Largs North has the higher transport score (Largs North 90/100 vs Peterhead 79/100).
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