Lower Plenty vs Viewbank
The verdict
Viewbank is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.21M versus $1.27M in Lower Plenty. Viewbank is closer to the coast (17.2 km vs 18.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Viewbank rates higher (84 vs 69/100 in Lower Plenty).
Scores
| Lower Plenty | Viewbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 78 |
| Transport | 57 | 61 |
| Education | 82 | 86 |
| Liveability | 83 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lower Plenty | Viewbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,962 | 7,030 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,160 | $2,062 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.6% | 57.8% |
| Born in Australia | 78.8% | 67.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Lower Plenty Moderate Growth · Viewbank Moderate Growth
Property
| Lower Plenty | Viewbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | $1.21M |
| Median unit price | $640K | $715K |
| House price YoY | -9.0% | -1.2% |
| 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
| Lower Plenty | Viewbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 505 | 370 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 177 | 100 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 126 | 156 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,297 | 1,508 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lower Plenty | Viewbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,085 | 1,124 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lower Plenty · Viewbank
Transport
| Lower Plenty | Viewbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Lower Plenty | Viewbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 10 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.6 km | 17.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.8 km | 14.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Lower Plenty | Viewbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,962 | 7,030 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,053 | 7,068 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,893 | 8,682 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 0.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lower Plenty or Viewbank?
Viewbank has the higher residential safety score (Lower Plenty 69/100 vs Viewbank 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Lower Plenty or Viewbank?
Viewbank is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.21M versus $1.27M.
Which has better schools, Lower Plenty or Viewbank?
Viewbank has a higher average school ICSEA (Lower Plenty 1085 vs Viewbank 1124; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lower Plenty or Viewbank?
Viewbank has the higher transport score (Lower Plenty 57/100 vs Viewbank 61/100).
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