Panania vs Picnic Point
The verdict
Panania is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M versus $1.77M in Picnic Point. Panania rates higher for transport (95 vs 60). Picnic Point is closer to the coast (11.8 km vs 13.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Picnic Point rates higher (100 vs 70/100 in Panania).
Scores
| Panania | Picnic Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 67 |
| Transport | 95 | 60 |
| Education | 61 | 65 |
| Liveability | 79 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Panania | Picnic Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,507 | 6,413 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,036 | $2,459 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.4% | 43.3% |
| Born in Australia | 65.6% | 75.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Panania Stable · Picnic Point Stable
Property
| Panania | Picnic Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.66M | $1.77M |
| Median unit price | $934K | $1.24M |
| House price YoY | 8.3% | -3.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 63 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Panania | Picnic Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 185 | 78 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 104 | 47 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 429 | 296 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,954 | 1,731 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Panania | Picnic Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,043 | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Panania · Picnic Point
Transport
| Panania | Picnic Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 60 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 69 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 51 | 77 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 110 m | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Panania | Picnic Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 2 |
| Parks | 23 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.4 km | 11.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.3 km | 21.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Panania | Picnic Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,507 | 6,413 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,005 | 6,650 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,827 | 7,040 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.91% | 0.91% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Panania or Picnic Point?
Picnic Point has the higher residential safety score (Panania 70/100 vs Picnic Point 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Panania or Picnic Point?
Panania is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M versus $1.77M.
Which has better schools, Panania or Picnic Point?
Picnic Point has a higher average school ICSEA (Panania 1043 vs Picnic Point 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Panania or Picnic Point?
Panania has the higher transport score (Panania 95/100 vs Picnic Point 60/100).
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