Austinmer vs Thirroul
The verdict
Austinmer is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.72M versus $1.85M in Thirroul. Austinmer rates higher for education (81 vs 74). Thirroul rates higher for liveability (64 vs 54). On the separate residential safety score, Austinmer rates higher (93 vs 65/100 in Thirroul).
Scores
| Austinmer | Thirroul | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 75 |
| Transport | 87 | 87 |
| Education | 81 | 74 |
| Liveability | 54 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Austinmer | Thirroul | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,725 | 6,348 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,586 | $2,281 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.3% | 53.1% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 80.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Austinmer Moderate Growth · Thirroul Moderate Growth
Property
| Austinmer | Thirroul | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.72M | $1.85M |
| Median unit price | $1.15M | $1.16M |
| House price YoY | -12.2% | 6.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Austinmer | Thirroul | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 110 | 236 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 110 | 189 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 147 | 221 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,009 | 6,380 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Austinmer | Thirroul | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,119 | 1,116 |
See the full school list on each profile: Austinmer · Thirroul
Transport
| Austinmer | Thirroul | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 87 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 520 m | 660 m |
Liveability
| Austinmer | Thirroul | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 6 |
| Parks | 8 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 790 m | 1.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 54.1 km | 56.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 780 m | 1.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Austinmer | Thirroul | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,725 | 6,348 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,779 | 6,474 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,209 | 7,476 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | 0.49% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Austinmer or Thirroul?
Austinmer has the higher residential safety score (Austinmer 93/100 vs Thirroul 65/100).
Which is more affordable, Austinmer or Thirroul?
Austinmer is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.72M versus $1.85M.
Which has better schools, Austinmer or Thirroul?
Austinmer has a higher average school ICSEA (Austinmer 1119 vs Thirroul 1116; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Austinmer or Thirroul?
Austinmer and Thirroul have similar transport scores.
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