Shalvey vs Shanes Park
The verdict
Shalvey is more affordable, with a median house price of $918K versus $2.49M in Shanes Park. Shalvey rates higher for transport (60 vs 24). Shalvey has a shorter estimated CBD commute (110 vs 115 min).
Scores
ShalveyShanes Park
| Shalvey | Shanes Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 32 |
| Transport | 60 | 24 |
| Education | 34 | 32 |
| Liveability | 68 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Shalvey | Shanes Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,455 | 384 |
| Median age | 32 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,180 | $1,531 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| Born in Australia | 62.9% | 64.6% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Shalvey Stable · Shanes Park High Growth
Property
| Shalvey | Shanes Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $918K | $2.49M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 20.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $692 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Shalvey | Shanes Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 21 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 260 | 521 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 347 | 781 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,592 | 1,042 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,391 | 8,594 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Shalvey | Shanes Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 833 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Shalvey · Shanes Park
Transport
| Shalvey | Shanes Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 110 | 115 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 5.8 km |
Liveability
| Shalvey | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 39.2 km | 39.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.4 km | 42.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Shalvey | Shanes Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,455 | 384 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,616 | 747 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,565 | 1,091 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.15% | 18.10% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Shalvey or Shanes Park?
Shalvey is more affordable, with a median house price of $918K versus $2.49M.
Which has better public transport, Shalvey or Shanes Park?
Shalvey has the higher transport score (Shalvey 60/100 vs Shanes Park 24/100).
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