Northdown vs Shearwater
The verdict
Shearwater rates higher for liveability (61 vs 42). Shearwater is closer to the coast (880 m vs 2.2 km).
Scores
NorthdownShearwater
| Northdown | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 42 |
| Transport | 11 | 24 |
| Education | 39 | 42 |
| Liveability | 42 | 61 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Northdown | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 265 | 2,051 |
| Median age | 49 | 58 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,442 | $1,104 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.0% | 24.6% |
| Born in Australia | 83.8% | 81.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: Northdown Moderate Growth · Shearwater Moderate Growth
Property
| Northdown | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Northdown | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Northdown | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Northdown · Shearwater
Transport
| Northdown | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 11 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Northdown | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.8°C | 12.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.2 km | 880 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 202.2 km | 202.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.0 km | 12.2 km |
Population & growth
| Northdown | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 265 | 2,051 |
| Estimated 2025 | 276 | 2,136 |
| Projected 2041 | 338 | 2,615 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.02% | 1.02% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Northdown or Shearwater?
Shearwater has the higher transport score (Northdown 11/100 vs Shearwater 24/100).
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