Avondale Heights vs Niddrie
The verdict
Avondale Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $951K versus $1.22M in Niddrie. Niddrie rates higher for transport (94 vs 77). Avondale Heights is closer to the coast (9.3 km vs 11.1 km).
Scores
| Avondale Heights | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 84 |
| Transport | 77 | 94 |
| Education | 69 | 70 |
| Liveability | 82 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Avondale Heights | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,388 | 5,901 |
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,587 | $2,213 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.3% | 48.3% |
| Born in Australia | 56.3% | 76.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Avondale Heights High Growth · Niddrie High Growth
Property
| Avondale Heights | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $951K | $1.22M |
| Median unit price | $687K | $753K |
| House price YoY | -11.9% | -9.2% |
| 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
Safety
| Avondale Heights | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 121 | 119 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 89 | 169 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 194 | 119 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,945 | 3,711 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Avondale Heights | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,084 | 1,051 |
See the full school list on each profile: Avondale Heights · Niddrie
Transport
| Avondale Heights | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 4 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 600 m |
Liveability
| Avondale Heights | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 2 |
| Parks | 43 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 57 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.3 km | 11.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.6 km | 10.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.9 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Avondale Heights | Niddrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,388 | 5,901 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,773 | 6,315 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,207 | 7,720 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.77% | 1.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Avondale Heights or Niddrie?
Avondale Heights and Niddrie have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Avondale Heights or Niddrie?
Avondale Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $951K versus $1.22M.
Which has better schools, Avondale Heights or Niddrie?
Avondale Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Avondale Heights 1084 vs Niddrie 1051; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Avondale Heights or Niddrie?
Niddrie has the higher transport score (Avondale Heights 77/100 vs Niddrie 94/100).
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