Slaty Creek vs St Arnaud
The verdict
Slaty Creek rates higher for education (49 vs 37). St Arnaud rates higher for liveability (31 vs 14). St Arnaud is closer to the coast (190.2 km vs 195.4 km).
Scores
Slaty CreekSt Arnaud
| Slaty Creek | St Arnaud | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 26 |
| Transport | 0 | 11 |
| Education | 49 | 37 |
| Liveability | 14 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Slaty Creek | St Arnaud | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34 | 2,318 |
| Median age | 55 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,062 | $920 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.3% | 18.3% |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 85.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2 |
Growth: Slaty Creek Declining · St Arnaud Declining
Property
| Slaty Creek | St Arnaud | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $252K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -28.4% |
| 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
| Slaty Creek | St Arnaud | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 75 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 302 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 216 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 518 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,882 | 6,385 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Slaty Creek | St Arnaud | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 981 |
See the full school list on each profile: Slaty Creek · St Arnaud
Transport
| Slaty Creek | St Arnaud | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 11 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 69.3 km | 64.8 km |
Liveability
| Slaty Creek | St Arnaud | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 195.4 km | 190.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 204.7 km | 201.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.9 km | 930 m |
Population & growth
| Slaty Creek | St Arnaud | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 34 | 2,318 |
| Estimated 2025 | 34 | 2,295 |
| Projected 2041 | 33 | 2,234 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | -0.25% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Slaty Creek or St Arnaud?
St Arnaud has the higher transport score (Slaty Creek 0/100 vs St Arnaud 11/100).
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