Allambie Heights vs Beacon Hill
The verdict
Beacon Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.42M versus $2.73M in Allambie Heights. Beacon Hill rates higher for transport (54 vs 45). Allambie Heights has a shorter estimated CBD commute (48 vs 55 min).
Scores
| Allambie Heights | Beacon Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 78 |
| Transport | 45 | 54 |
| Education | 85 | 83 |
| Liveability | 92 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Allambie Heights | Beacon Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,317 | 7,814 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,890 | $2,937 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.2% | 48.0% |
| Born in Australia | 70.2% | 68.2% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Allambie Heights Stable · Beacon Hill Stable
Property
| Allambie Heights | Beacon Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.73M | $2.42M |
| Median unit price | $863K | $1.85M |
| House price YoY | 17.6% | 6.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 60 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Allambie Heights | Beacon Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 14 | 13 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 82 | 51 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 109 | 115 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,298 | 1,677 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Allambie Heights | Beacon Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,083 | 1,099 |
See the full school list on each profile: Allambie Heights · Beacon Hill
Transport
| Allambie Heights | Beacon Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 54 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.7 km | 8.4 km |
Liveability
| Allambie Heights | Beacon Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 1 |
| Parks | 15 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 105 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.1 km | 3.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.2 km | 14.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.7 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Allambie Heights | Beacon Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,317 | 7,814 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,450 | 7,861 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,468 | 7,872 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.45% | 0.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Allambie Heights or Beacon Hill?
Allambie Heights and Beacon Hill have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Allambie Heights or Beacon Hill?
Beacon Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.42M versus $2.73M.
Which has better schools, Allambie Heights or Beacon Hill?
Beacon Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Allambie Heights 1083 vs Beacon Hill 1099; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Allambie Heights or Beacon Hill?
Beacon Hill has the higher transport score (Allambie Heights 45/100 vs Beacon Hill 54/100).
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