Banksmeadow vs Hillsdale
The verdict
Banksmeadow rates higher for education (79 vs 74). Hillsdale rates higher for liveability (92 vs 85). Banksmeadow is closer to the coast (530 m vs 1.7 km).
Scores
BanksmeadowHillsdale
| Banksmeadow | Hillsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 76 |
| Transport | 56 | 62 |
| Education | 79 | 74 |
| Liveability | 85 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Banksmeadow | Hillsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 508 | 5,647 |
| Median age | 33 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,225 | $1,635 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.8% | 45.1% |
| Born in Australia | 33.1% | 43.3% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Banksmeadow Moderate Growth · Hillsdale Moderate Growth
Property
| Banksmeadow | Hillsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $2.26M |
| Median unit price | $618K | $740K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,380 | $1,550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Banksmeadow | Hillsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 106 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,969 | 142 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 301 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,024 | 3,524 |
Banksmeadow is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Banksmeadow | Hillsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,040 |
See the full school list on each profile: Banksmeadow · Hillsdale
Transport
| Banksmeadow | Hillsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 4.7 km |
Liveability
| Banksmeadow | Hillsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 530 m | 1.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.4 km | 9.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| Banksmeadow | Hillsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 508 | 5,647 |
| Estimated 2025 | 642 | 6,347 |
| Projected 2041 | 571 | 6,463 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.03% | 2.96% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Banksmeadow or Hillsdale?
Hillsdale has the higher transport score (Banksmeadow 56/100 vs Hillsdale 62/100).
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