Adamstown Heights vs Adamstown
The verdict
Adamstown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.18M in Adamstown Heights. Adamstown rates higher for transport (90 vs 76). On the separate residential safety score, Adamstown Heights rates higher (86 vs 31/100 in Adamstown).
Scores
| Adamstown Heights | Adamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 85 |
| Transport | 76 | 90 |
| Education | 68 | 65 |
| Liveability | 94 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Adamstown Heights | Adamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,621 | 6,335 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,325 | $1,875 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.1% | 45.2% |
| Born in Australia | 84.9% | 84.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Adamstown Heights Moderate Growth · Adamstown Moderate Growth
Property
| Adamstown Heights | Adamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.18M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | $835K | $739K |
| House price YoY | 26.2% | 24.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $780 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| Adamstown Heights | Adamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 31 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 196 | 505 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 107 | 410 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 178 | 253 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,775 | 12,470 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Adamstown Heights | Adamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,083 | 1,084 |
See the full school list on each profile: Adamstown Heights · Adamstown
Transport
| Adamstown Heights | Adamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 55 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 700 m |
Liveability
| Adamstown Heights | Adamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 11 |
| Parks | 4 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 112.9 km | 114.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Adamstown Heights | Adamstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,621 | 6,335 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,932 | 6,686 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,265 | 7,061 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.36% | 1.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Adamstown Heights or Adamstown?
Adamstown Heights has the higher residential safety score (Adamstown Heights 86/100 vs Adamstown 31/100).
Which is more affordable, Adamstown Heights or Adamstown?
Adamstown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.18M.
Which has better schools, Adamstown Heights or Adamstown?
Adamstown has a higher average school ICSEA (Adamstown Heights 1083 vs Adamstown 1084; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Adamstown Heights or Adamstown?
Adamstown has the higher transport score (Adamstown Heights 76/100 vs Adamstown 90/100).
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