Amaroo vs Nicholls
The verdict
Amaroo rates higher for liveability (73 vs 56). Nicholls rates higher for education (84 vs 79). Amaroo is closer to the coast (112.3 km vs 113.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Amaroo rates higher (100 vs 95/100 in Nicholls).
Scores
AmarooNicholls
| Amaroo | Nicholls | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 61 |
| Transport | 49 | 45 |
| Education | 79 | 84 |
| Liveability | 73 | 56 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Amaroo | Nicholls | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,129 | 6,680 |
| Median age | 35 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,769 | $3,134 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.1% | 59.5% |
| Born in Australia | 71.5% | 69.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Amaroo High Growth · Nicholls High Growth
Property
| Amaroo | Nicholls | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Amaroo | Nicholls | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 16 | 75 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 114 | 135 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 196 | 150 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,301 | 1,946 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Amaroo | Nicholls | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,082 | 1,075 |
Transport
| Amaroo | Nicholls | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 45 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Amaroo | Nicholls | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 7 |
| Parks | 17 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 112.3 km | 113.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.4 km | 10.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Amaroo | Nicholls | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,129 | 6,680 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,006 | 6,539 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,739 | 9,525 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.51% | -0.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Amaroo or Nicholls?
Amaroo has the higher residential safety score (Amaroo 100/100 vs Nicholls 95/100).
Which has better schools, Amaroo or Nicholls?
Amaroo has a higher average school ICSEA (Amaroo 1082 vs Nicholls 1075; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Amaroo or Nicholls?
Amaroo has the higher transport score (Amaroo 49/100 vs Nicholls 45/100).
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