Bar Beach vs The Hill
The verdict
The Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $4.13M 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 Beach | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 86 |
| Transport | 76 | 76 |
| Education | 79 | 81 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bar Beach | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,292 | 2,076 |
| Median age | 41 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,300 | $1,849 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.7% | 66.0% |
| Born in Australia | 81.7% | 79.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2 |
Growth: Bar Beach High Growth · The Hill High Growth
Property
| Bar Beach | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.13M | $2.15M |
| Median unit price | $1.12M | $743K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $775 | $775 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 58 | 76 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bar Beach | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,399 | 723 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 697 | 289 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,084 | 145 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,093 | 5,540 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bar Beach | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,147 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bar Beach · The Hill
Transport
| Bar Beach | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Bar Beach | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 49 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 270 m | 480 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 116.2 km | 117.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 240 m | 870 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bar Beach | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,292 | 2,076 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,472 | 2,364 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,186 | 3,513 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.31% | 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 $2.15M versus $4.13M.
Which has better public transport, Bar Beach or The Hill?
Bar Beach and The Hill have similar transport scores.
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