Abermain vs Sawyers Gully
The verdict
Abermain is more affordable, with a median house price of $661K versus $1.17M in Sawyers Gully. Abermain rates higher for liveability (31 vs 22). Sawyers Gully rates higher for education (31 vs 24). Abermain is closer to the coast (32.2 km vs 34.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sawyers Gully rates higher (38 vs 32/100 in Abermain).
Scores
| Abermain | Sawyers Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 23 |
| Transport | 24 | 18 |
| Education | 24 | 31 |
| Liveability | 31 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Abermain | Sawyers Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,544 | 542 |
| Median age | 37 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,449 | $1,847 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.2% | 17.5% |
| Born in Australia | 92.7% | 91.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.2 |
Growth: Abermain High Growth · Sawyers Gully High Growth
Property
| Abermain | Sawyers Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $661K | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | $532K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 21 |
Median price history
Safety
| Abermain | Sawyers Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 32 | 38 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 275 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 550 | 369 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 943 | 738 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,862 | 10,886 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Abermain | Sawyers Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Abermain · Sawyers Gully
Transport
| Abermain | Sawyers Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 18 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 8 |
| 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 | 6.3 km |
Liveability
| Abermain | Sawyers Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.2 km | 34.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 119.1 km | 123.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Abermain | Sawyers Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,544 | 542 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,858 | 609 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,771 | 803 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.95% | 2.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Abermain or Sawyers Gully?
Sawyers Gully has the higher residential safety score (Abermain 32/100 vs Sawyers Gully 38/100).
Which is more affordable, Abermain or Sawyers Gully?
Abermain is more affordable, with a median house price of $661K versus $1.17M.
Which has better public transport, Abermain or Sawyers Gully?
Abermain has the higher transport score (Abermain 24/100 vs Sawyers Gully 18/100).
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