Paxton vs Pelton
The verdict
Pelton is more affordable, with a median house price of $735K versus $738K in Paxton. Paxton rates higher for education (25 vs 18). Pelton is closer to the coast (38.1 km vs 39.1 km).
Scores
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| Paxton | Pelton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 22 |
| Transport | 25 | 19 |
| Education | 25 | 18 |
| Liveability | 24 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Paxton | Pelton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,215 | 82 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,692 | $1,562 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.4% | 7.1% |
| Born in Australia | 91.3% | 89.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Paxton High Growth · Pelton High Growth
Property
| Paxton | Pelton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $738K | $735K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Paxton | Pelton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 247 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 165 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,070 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,103 | 7,317 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Paxton | Pelton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 926 | Data not available |
Transport
| Paxton | Pelton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 25 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 25.6 km | 21.7 km |
Liveability
| Paxton | Pelton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 39.1 km | 38.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 108.0 km | 111.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.4 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Paxton | Pelton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,215 | 82 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,324 | 89 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,641 | 111 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.17% | 2.07% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Paxton or Pelton?
Pelton is more affordable, with a median house price of $735K versus $738K.
Which has better public transport, Paxton or Pelton?
Paxton has the higher transport score (Paxton 25/100 vs Pelton 19/100).
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