Scarborough vs Trigg
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The verdict
Scarborough rates higher for transport (70 vs 57). Scarborough has a shorter estimated CBD commute (44 vs 50 min).
Scores
ScarboroughTrigg
| Scarborough | Trigg | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 73 |
| Transport | 70 | 57 |
| Education | 79 | 80 |
| Liveability | 88 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Scarborough | Trigg | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,605 | 2,855 |
| Median age | 36 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,107 | $2,779 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.9% | 56.6% |
| Born in Australia | 62.3% | 74.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Growth: Scarborough Moderate Growth · Trigg Moderate Growth
Property
| Scarborough | Trigg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Scarborough | Trigg | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 312 | 315 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 140 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,011 | 1,016 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Scarborough | Trigg | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,109 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Scarborough · Trigg
Transport
| Scarborough | Trigg | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 64 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 4.8 km |
Liveability
| Scarborough | Trigg | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 2 |
| Parks | 13 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 640 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.8 km | 12.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 980 m | 630 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 11.6 km |
Population & growth
| Scarborough | Trigg | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,605 | 2,855 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,807 | 3,108 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,795 | 3,156 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.99% | 2.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Scarborough or Trigg?
Scarborough and Trigg have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Scarborough or Trigg?
Scarborough has the higher transport score (Scarborough 70/100 vs Trigg 57/100).
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