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Alison (Central Coast) vs Jilliby

The verdict

Alison (Central Coast) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.58M versus $1.74M in Jilliby. Alison (Central Coast) rates higher for liveability (45 vs 22). Jilliby rates higher for education (45 vs 29). Alison (Central Coast) is closer to the coast (12.4 km vs 18.6 km).

Scores

Alison (Central Coast)Jilliby
Alison (Central Coast)Jilliby
Overall4029
Transport4523
Education2945
Liveability4522

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Alison (Central Coast)Jilliby
Population851,694
Median age4743
Median household income (wk)$2,249$2,713
Bachelor degree or higher7.9%31.3%
Born in Australia94.1%87.0%
Avg household size2.93.4

Growth: Alison (Central Coast) Moderate Growth · Jilliby Moderate Growth

Property

Alison (Central Coast)Jilliby
Median house price$1.58M$1.74M
Median unit priceData not available$672K
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$710$710
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available60

Median price history

Safety

Alison (Central Coast)Jilliby
Residential safety score64
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available118
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available354
Domestic assault /100kData not available413
Total incidents /100k (all)Data not available6,671

Total incidents over time

Schools

Alison (Central Coast)Jilliby
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available961

See the full school list on each profile: Alison (Central Coast) · Jilliby

Transport

Alison (Central Coast)Jilliby
Transport score4523
Train stations00
Bus stops681
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)221235
Nearest train station (km)3.1 km8.8 km

Liveability

Alison (Central Coast)Jilliby
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks01
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)12.4 km18.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)69.6 km74.3 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)7.6 km12.1 km

Population & growth

Alison (Central Coast)Jilliby
Population (2021)851,694
Estimated 2025901,793
Projected 2041981,948
Annual growth rate1.44%1.43%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Alison (Central Coast) or Jilliby?

Alison (Central Coast) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.58M versus $1.74M.

Which has better public transport, Alison (Central Coast) or Jilliby?

Alison (Central Coast) has the higher transport score (Alison (Central Coast) 45/100 vs Jilliby 23/100).

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