Bass Hill vs Villawood
The verdict
Villawood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.41M in Bass Hill. Bass Hill rates higher for education (49 vs 44). Villawood rates higher for transport (96 vs 79). Bass Hill is closer to the coast (16.3 km vs 18.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bass Hill rates higher (64 vs 27/100 in Villawood).
Scores
| Bass Hill | Villawood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 77 |
| Transport | 79 | 96 |
| Education | 49 | 44 |
| Liveability | 86 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bass Hill | Villawood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,230 | 7,051 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,411 | $951 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.8% | 23.3% |
| Born in Australia | 56.5% | 41.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3 |
Growth: Bass Hill Moderate Growth · Villawood Moderate Growth
Property
| Bass Hill | Villawood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $1.12M |
| Median unit price | $891K | $610K |
| House price YoY | 5.5% | 17.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $825 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 60 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bass Hill | Villawood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 27 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 137 | 355 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 225 | 539 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 567 | 865 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,204 | 12,268 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bass Hill | Villawood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 961 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bass Hill · Villawood
Transport
| Bass Hill | Villawood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 62 | 81 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 71 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 320 m |
Liveability
| Bass Hill | Villawood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 16 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.3 km | 18.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.7 km | 20.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bass Hill | Villawood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,230 | 7,051 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,542 | 7,345 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,285 | 8,191 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bass Hill or Villawood?
Bass Hill has the higher residential safety score (Bass Hill 64/100 vs Villawood 27/100).
Which is more affordable, Bass Hill or Villawood?
Villawood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.41M.
Which has better schools, Bass Hill or Villawood?
Villawood has a higher average school ICSEA (Bass Hill 945 vs Villawood 961; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bass Hill or Villawood?
Villawood has the higher transport score (Bass Hill 79/100 vs Villawood 96/100).
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