Mount Cotton vs Victoria Point
The verdict
Victoria Point rates higher for liveability (84 vs 52). Victoria Point is closer to the coast (1.7 km vs 7.7 km).
Scores
Mount CottonVictoria Point
| Mount Cotton | Victoria Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 55 |
| Transport | 18 | 30 |
| Education | 53 | 51 |
| Liveability | 52 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Cotton | Victoria Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,302 | 15,140 |
| Median age | 34 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,640 | $1,511 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.0% | 26.2% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 75.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Mount Cotton — · Victoria Point —
Property
| Mount Cotton | Victoria Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | $685 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Cotton | Victoria Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 329 | 324 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 178 | 172 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,239 | 4,239 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Cotton | Victoria Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,044 | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Cotton · Victoria Point
Transport
| Mount Cotton | Victoria Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 18 | 30 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 69 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 90 | 99 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.1 km | 7.3 km |
Liveability
| Mount Cotton | Victoria Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 16 |
| Parks | 10 | 38 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.7 km | 1.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.9 km | 28.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.6 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.3 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Cotton | Victoria Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,302 | 15,140 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,546 | 15,935 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 1.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Cotton or Victoria Point?
Mount Cotton and Victoria Point have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Mount Cotton or Victoria Point?
Mount Cotton has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Cotton 1044 vs Victoria Point 1013; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Cotton or Victoria Point?
Victoria Point has the higher transport score (Mount Cotton 18/100 vs Victoria Point 30/100).
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