Badgerys Creek vs Luddenham
The verdict
Luddenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.08M versus $11.75M in Badgerys Creek. Luddenham rates higher for liveability (35 vs 16). Badgerys Creek is closer to the coast (37.9 km vs 41.6 km).
Scores
| Badgerys Creek | Luddenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 33 |
| Transport | 19 | 17 |
| Education | 46 | 49 |
| Liveability | 16 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Badgerys Creek | Luddenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 168 | 1,927 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,271 | $2,968 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.9% | 28.3% |
| Born in Australia | 51.2% | 80.2% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.5 |
Growth: Badgerys Creek High Growth · Luddenham High Growth
Property
| Badgerys Creek | Luddenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $11.75M | $3.08M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 113.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Badgerys Creek | Luddenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 104 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,786 | 467 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 595 | 311 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,095 | 5,812 |
Badgerys Creek is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Badgerys Creek | Luddenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 962 |
See the full school list on each profile: Badgerys Creek · Luddenham
Transport
| Badgerys Creek | Luddenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 19 | 17 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 116 | 125 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.9 km | 11.9 km |
Liveability
| Badgerys Creek | Luddenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.9 km | 41.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.6 km | 45.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.9 km | 11.7 km |
Population & growth
| Badgerys Creek | Luddenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 168 | 1,927 |
| Estimated 2025 | 168 | 2,115 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,053 | 6,516 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 2.35% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Badgerys Creek or Luddenham?
Luddenham is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.08M versus $11.75M.
Which has better public transport, Badgerys Creek or Luddenham?
Badgerys Creek has the higher transport score (Badgerys Creek 19/100 vs Luddenham 17/100).
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