Picton vs Razorback
The verdict
Picton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $2.40M in Razorback. Picton rates higher for transport (84 vs 41). Razorback is closer to the coast (31.0 km vs 33.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Picton rates higher (74 vs 58/100 in Razorback).
Scores
| Picton | Razorback | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 34 |
| Transport | 84 | 41 |
| Education | 45 | 47 |
| Liveability | 42 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Picton | Razorback | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,282 | 1,174 |
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,181 | $2,730 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.1% | 28.5% |
| Born in Australia | 84.4% | 78.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.3 |
Growth: Picton High Growth · Razorback High Growth
Property
| Picton | Razorback | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | $2.40M |
| Median unit price | $645K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 22.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $740 | $740 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 82 |
Median price history
Safety
| Picton | Razorback | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 151 | 256 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 511 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 303 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,408 | 3,748 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Picton | Razorback | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Picton · Razorback
Transport
| Picton | Razorback | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 41 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 114 | 159 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 4.8 km |
Liveability
| Picton | Razorback | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.9 km | 31.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.7 km | 59.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.7 km | 10.7 km |
Population & growth
| Picton | Razorback | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,282 | 1,174 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,259 | 1,402 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,240 | 5,373 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.33% | 4.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Picton or Razorback?
Picton has the higher residential safety score (Picton 74/100 vs Razorback 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Picton or Razorback?
Picton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $2.40M.
Which has better public transport, Picton or Razorback?
Picton has the higher transport score (Picton 84/100 vs Razorback 41/100).
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