Rushes Creek vs Somerton
The verdict
Somerton is more affordable, with a median house price of $270K versus $505K in Rushes Creek. Somerton rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Somerton is closer to the coast (217.8 km vs 225.9 km).
Scores
Rushes CreekSomerton
| Rushes Creek | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2 | 31 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 0 | 16 |
| Liveability | 7 | 10 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rushes Creek | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 98 | 272 |
| Median age | 48 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,281 | $1,455 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 18.7% |
| Born in Australia | 92.9% | 90.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Rushes Creek Stable · Somerton Stable
Property
| Rushes Creek | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $505K | $270K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $445 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Rushes Creek | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 368 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 368 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 368 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,061 | 9,559 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rushes Creek | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 835 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rushes Creek · Somerton
Transport
| Rushes Creek | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| 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) | 11.1 km | 760 m |
Liveability
| Rushes Creek | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 225.9 km | 217.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 341.7 km | 330.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.5 km | 23.9 km |
Population & growth
| Rushes Creek | Somerton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 98 | 272 |
| Estimated 2025 | 103 | 286 |
| Projected 2041 | 107 | 297 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.25% | 1.26% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Rushes Creek or Somerton?
Somerton is more affordable, with a median house price of $270K versus $505K.
Which has better public transport, Rushes Creek or Somerton?
Somerton has the higher transport score (Rushes Creek 0/100 vs Somerton 64/100).
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