Ropes Crossing vs Shanes Park
The verdict
Ropes Crossing is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $2.49M in Shanes Park. Ropes Crossing rates higher for education (58 vs 32). Shanes Park is closer to the coast (39.4 km vs 41.5 km).
Scores
Ropes CrossingShanes Park
| Ropes Crossing | Shanes Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 32 |
| Transport | 45 | 24 |
| Education | 58 | 32 |
| Liveability | 50 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ropes Crossing | Shanes Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,280 | 384 |
| Median age | 31 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,216 | $1,531 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.1% | 12.8% |
| Born in Australia | 53.6% | 64.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Ropes Crossing Stable · Shanes Park High Growth
Property
| Ropes Crossing | Shanes Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.04M | $2.49M |
| Median unit price | $610K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 17.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $692 | $692 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ropes Crossing | Shanes Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 165 | 521 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 124 | 781 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 508 | 1,042 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,011 | 8,594 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ropes Crossing | Shanes Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,019 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ropes Crossing · Shanes Park
Transport
| Ropes Crossing | Shanes Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 116 | 115 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 5.8 km |
Liveability
| Ropes Crossing | Shanes Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.5 km | 39.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.8 km | 42.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Ropes Crossing | Shanes Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,280 | 384 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,620 | 747 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,512 | 1,091 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.15% | 18.10% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Ropes Crossing or Shanes Park?
Ropes Crossing is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $2.49M.
Which has better public transport, Ropes Crossing or Shanes Park?
Ropes Crossing has the higher transport score (Ropes Crossing 45/100 vs Shanes Park 24/100).
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