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Bar Beach vs The Hill

The verdict

The Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.01M versus $2.77M in Bar Beach. On the separate residential safety score, The Hill rates higher (18 vs 5/100 in Bar Beach).

Scores

Bar BeachThe Hill
Bar BeachThe Hill
Overall8586
Transport7676
Education7981
Liveability100100

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Bar BeachThe Hill
Population1,2922,076
Median age4134
Median household income (wk)$2,300$1,849
Bachelor degree or higher60.7%66.0%
Born in Australia81.7%79.2%
Avg household size2.32

Growth: Bar Beach High Growth · The Hill High Growth

Property

Bar BeachThe Hill
Median house price$2.77M$2.01M
Median unit price$948K$705K
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$720$720
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)2437

Median price history

Safety

Bar BeachThe Hill
Residential safety score518
Break & enter dwelling /100k2,399723
Motor vehicle theft /100k774289
Domestic assault /100k1,084145
Total incidents /100k (all)17,1835,877

Total incidents over time

Schools

Bar BeachThe Hill
Total schools02
Government01
Independent01
Average ICSEAData not available1,143

See the full school list on each profile: Bar Beach · The Hill

Transport

Bar BeachThe Hill
Transport score7676
Train stations00
Bus stops119
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)1.9 km1.9 km

Liveability

Bar BeachThe Hill
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants20
Parks23
Playgrounds16
Swimming pools1749
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)270 m480 m
Distance to CBD (km)116.2 km117.1 km
Nearest beach (km)240 m870 m
Nearest hospital (km)6.4 km6.5 km

Population & growth

Bar BeachThe Hill
Population (2021)1,2922,076
Estimated 20251,4722,364
Projected 20412,1863,513
Annual growth rate3.31%3.30%

Common questions

Which is safer, Bar Beach or The Hill?

The Hill has the higher residential safety score (Bar Beach 5/100 vs The Hill 18/100).

Which is more affordable, Bar Beach or The Hill?

The Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.01M versus $2.77M.

Which has better public transport, Bar Beach or The Hill?

Bar Beach and The Hill have similar transport scores.

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