Balgowlah vs Fairlight
The verdict
Balgowlah is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.77M versus $4.19M in Fairlight. Fairlight is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 2.4 km).
Scores
BalgowlahFairlight
| Balgowlah | Fairlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 84 |
| Transport | 58 | 58 |
| Education | 96 | 96 |
| Liveability | 98 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balgowlah | Fairlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,068 | 6,141 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,681 | $3,251 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.9% | 66.2% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 63.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Balgowlah Stable · Fairlight Stable
Property
| Balgowlah | Fairlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.77M | $4.19M |
| Median unit price | $1.54M | $2.02M |
| House price YoY | 13.8% | 22.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,512 | $2,225 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 66 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Balgowlah | Fairlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 74 | 130 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 62 | 65 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 186 | 81 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,987 | 1,466 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balgowlah | Fairlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,143 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Balgowlah · Fairlight
Transport
| Balgowlah | Fairlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 58 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.0 km | 8.0 km |
Liveability
| Balgowlah | Fairlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 6 |
| Parks | 3 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 1.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.1 km | 10.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 690 m | 660 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 6.1 km |
Population & growth
| Balgowlah | Fairlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,068 | 6,141 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,098 | 6,637 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,582 | 6,435 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.09% | 1.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Balgowlah or Fairlight?
Balgowlah and Fairlight have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Balgowlah or Fairlight?
Balgowlah is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.77M versus $4.19M.
Which has better public transport, Balgowlah or Fairlight?
Balgowlah and Fairlight have similar transport scores.
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