Parkville vs Scone
The verdict
Parkville is more affordable, with a median house price of $504K versus $613K in Scone. Scone rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Scone is closer to the coast (122.8 km vs 126.8 km).
Scores
ParkvilleScone
| Parkville | Scone | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 12 | 51 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 31 | 40 |
| Liveability | 7 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Parkville | Scone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 275 | 5,824 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,029 | $1,507 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.7% | 23.9% |
| Born in Australia | 88.0% | 83.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Parkville Stable · Scone Stable
Property
| Parkville | Scone | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $504K | $613K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $350K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 0.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Parkville | Scone | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 309 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 364 | 258 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 721 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,455 | 8,207 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Parkville | Scone | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 974 |
Transport
| Parkville | Scone | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.7 km | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Parkville | Scone | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 670 | 670 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 0 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 126.8 km | 122.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 213.7 km | 204.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.0 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Parkville | Scone | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 275 | 5,824 |
| Estimated 2025 | 283 | 5,768 |
| Projected 2041 | 291 | 6,344 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.72% | -0.24% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Parkville or Scone?
Parkville is more affordable, with a median house price of $504K versus $613K.
Which has better public transport, Parkville or Scone?
Scone has the higher transport score (Parkville 0/100 vs Scone 64/100).
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