Miami vs Varsity Lakes
The verdict
Varsity Lakes rates higher for transport (88 vs 50). Miami is closer to the coast (900 m vs 3.9 km).
Scores
MiamiVarsity Lakes
| Miami | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 86 |
| Transport | 50 | 88 |
| Education | 66 | 66 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Miami | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,445 | 16,493 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,831 | $1,646 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.7% | 39.9% |
| Born in Australia | 71.7% | 61.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Miami — · Varsity Lakes —
Property
| Miami | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Miami | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 618 | 612 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 376 | 376 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Miami | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,034 | 1,065 |
See the full school list on each profile: Miami · Varsity Lakes
Transport
| Miami | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Miami | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 24 | 14 |
| Parks | 16 | 52 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | 84 | 56 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 900 m | 3.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 77.8 km | 78.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 890 m | 3.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Miami | Varsity Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,445 | 16,493 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,428 | 17,738 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.15% | 1.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Miami or Varsity Lakes?
Varsity Lakes has the higher residential safety score (Miami 82/100 vs Varsity Lakes 83/100).
Which has better schools, Miami or Varsity Lakes?
Varsity Lakes has a higher average school ICSEA (Miami 1034 vs Varsity Lakes 1065; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Miami or Varsity Lakes?
Varsity Lakes has the higher transport score (Miami 50/100 vs Varsity Lakes 88/100).
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