Asquith vs Mount Colah
The verdict
Mount Colah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.72M versus $1.97M in Asquith. Asquith rates higher for liveability (93 vs 68). Mount Colah is closer to the coast (12.8 km vs 14.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Colah rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Asquith).
Scores
| Asquith | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 81 |
| Transport | 93 | 91 |
| Education | 94 | 86 |
| Liveability | 93 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Asquith | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,160 | 7,816 |
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,300 | $2,505 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.0% | 53.5% |
| Born in Australia | 50.1% | 65.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Asquith Moderate Growth · Mount Colah Moderate Growth
Property
| Asquith | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.97M | $1.72M |
| Median unit price | $716K | $656K |
| House price YoY | -0.5% | 0.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $775 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 54 |
Median price history
Safety
| Asquith | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 195 | 64 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 65 | 13 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 162 | 128 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,175 | 1,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Asquith | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,088 | 1,098 |
See the full school list on each profile: Asquith · Mount Colah
Transport
| Asquith | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 91 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 78 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 790 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Asquith | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 4 |
| Parks | 6 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.3 km | 12.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.3 km | 24.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Asquith | Mount Colah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,160 | 7,816 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,544 | 8,304 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,931 | 8,794 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 1.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Asquith or Mount Colah?
Mount Colah has the higher residential safety score (Asquith 83/100 vs Mount Colah 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Asquith or Mount Colah?
Mount Colah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.72M versus $1.97M.
Which has better schools, Asquith or Mount Colah?
Mount Colah has a higher average school ICSEA (Asquith 1088 vs Mount Colah 1098; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Asquith or Mount Colah?
Asquith has the higher transport score (Asquith 93/100 vs Mount Colah 91/100).
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