Airport West vs Strathmore Heights
The verdict
Airport West is more affordable, with a median house price of $928K versus $1.01M in Strathmore Heights. Airport West rates higher for transport (92 vs 82). Airport West is closer to the coast (12.9 km vs 13.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Strathmore Heights rates higher (82 vs 74/100 in Airport West).
Scores
| Airport West | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 79 |
| Transport | 92 | 82 |
| Education | 65 | 65 |
| 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 | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,173 | 1,047 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,761 | $1,975 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.7% | 42.1% |
| Born in Australia | 72.2% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Airport West High Growth · Strathmore Heights High Growth
Property
| Airport West | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $928K | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | $635K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -9.0% | 8.7% |
| 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 | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 159 | 191 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 771 | 287 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 196 | 382 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,152 | 2,961 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Airport West | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,066 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Airport West · Strathmore Heights
Transport
| Airport West | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 82 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 9 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 880 m | 560 m |
Liveability
| Airport West | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 18 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 25 | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.9 km | 13.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.3 km | 12.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Airport West | Strathmore Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,173 | 1,047 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,712 | 1,091 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,692 | 1,370 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.61% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Airport West or Strathmore Heights?
Strathmore Heights has the higher residential safety score (Airport West 74/100 vs Strathmore Heights 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Airport West or Strathmore Heights?
Airport West is more affordable, with a median house price of $928K versus $1.01M.
Which has better public transport, Airport West or Strathmore Heights?
Airport West has the higher transport score (Airport West 92/100 vs Strathmore Heights 82/100).
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