Backmede vs Fairy Hill
The verdict
Fairy Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $735K versus $910K in Backmede. Backmede rates higher for education (35 vs 26). Backmede is closer to the coast (51.3 km vs 53.9 km).
Scores
BackmedeFairy Hill
| Backmede | Fairy Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 14 | 11 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 35 | 26 |
| Liveability | 10 | 10 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Backmede | Fairy Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 153 | 407 |
| Median age | 46 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,843 | $1,348 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.0% | 18.3% |
| Born in Australia | 89.5% | 91.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Backmede Stable · Fairy Hill Stable
Property
| Backmede | Fairy Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $910K | $735K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 22 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Backmede | Fairy Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 654 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 654 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 246 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,961 | 1,474 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Backmede | Fairy Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Backmede · Fairy Hill
Transport
| Backmede | Fairy Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.7 km | 11.8 km |
Liveability
| Backmede | Fairy Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,050 | 1,050 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 51.3 km | 53.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 594.5 km | 592.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.6 km | 11.7 km |
Population & growth
| Backmede | Fairy Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 153 | 407 |
| Estimated 2025 | 158 | 422 |
| Projected 2041 | 157 | 418 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.81% | 0.91% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Backmede or Fairy Hill?
Fairy Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $735K versus $910K.
Which has better public transport, Backmede or Fairy Hill?
Backmede and Fairy Hill have similar transport scores.
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