Roxburgh Park vs Somerton
The verdict
Roxburgh Park rates higher for transport (95 vs 60). Roxburgh Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (50 vs 72 min).
Scores
Roxburgh ParkSomerton
| Roxburgh Park | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 47 |
| Transport | 95 | 60 |
| Education | 56 | 25 |
| Liveability | 73 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Roxburgh Park | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,129 | 6 |
| Median age | 31 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,629 | $1,187 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.3% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 44.7% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.7 | 1.3 |
Growth: Roxburgh Park High Growth · Somerton High Growth
Property
| Roxburgh Park | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $641K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $465K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Roxburgh Park | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 104 | 16,667 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 228 | 1,250,000 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 402 | 100,000 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,407 | 5,200,000 |
Somerton is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Roxburgh Park | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Roxburgh Park · Somerton
Transport
| Roxburgh Park | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 60 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 72 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Roxburgh Park | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 103 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.6 km | 22.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.1 km | 19.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.5 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Roxburgh Park | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 24,129 | 6 |
| Estimated 2025 | 25,091 | 6 |
| Projected 2041 | 39,025 | 10 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.98% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Roxburgh Park or Somerton?
Roxburgh Park has the higher transport score (Roxburgh Park 95/100 vs Somerton 60/100).
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