Airport West vs Niddrie
The verdict
Airport West is more affordable, with a median house price of $928K versus $1.22M in Niddrie. Niddrie rates higher for education (70 vs 65). Niddrie is closer to the coast (11.1 km vs 12.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Niddrie rates higher (100 vs 74/100 in Airport West).
Scores
| Airport West | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 84 |
| Transport | 92 | 94 |
| Education | 65 | 70 |
| Liveability | 84 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Airport West | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,173 | 5,901 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,761 | $2,213 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.7% | 48.3% |
| Born in Australia | 72.2% | 76.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Airport West High Growth · Niddrie High Growth
Property
| Airport West | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $928K | $1.22M |
| Median unit price | $635K | $753K |
| House price YoY | -9.0% | -9.2% |
| 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
| Airport West | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 159 | 119 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 771 | 169 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 196 | 119 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,152 | 3,711 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Airport West | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,066 | 1,051 |
See the full school list on each profile: Airport West · Niddrie
Transport
| Airport West | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 9 | 4 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 880 m | 600 m |
Liveability
| Airport West | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 2 |
| Parks | 18 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 25 | 57 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.9 km | 11.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.3 km | 10.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Airport West | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,173 | 5,901 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,712 | 6,315 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,692 | 7,720 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.61% | 1.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Airport West or Niddrie?
Niddrie has the higher residential safety score (Airport West 74/100 vs Niddrie 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Airport West or Niddrie?
Airport West is more affordable, with a median house price of $928K versus $1.22M.
Which has better schools, Airport West or Niddrie?
Airport West has a higher average school ICSEA (Airport West 1066 vs Niddrie 1051; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Airport West or Niddrie?
Niddrie has the higher transport score (Airport West 92/100 vs Niddrie 94/100).
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