Berkeley Vale vs Fountaindale
The verdict
Berkeley Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $988K versus $2.08M in Fountaindale. Berkeley Vale rates higher for liveability (47 vs 31). Fountaindale rates higher for education (58 vs 43). Berkeley Vale is closer to the coast (6.7 km vs 8.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Berkeley Vale rates higher (86 vs 43/100 in Fountaindale).
Scores
| Berkeley Vale | Fountaindale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 43 |
| Transport | 58 | 43 |
| Education | 43 | 58 |
| Liveability | 47 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Berkeley Vale | Fountaindale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,951 | 726 |
| Median age | 36 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,791 | $2,903 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.2% | 39.1% |
| Born in Australia | 85.0% | 80.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.2 |
Growth: Berkeley Vale Moderate Growth · Fountaindale Stable
Property
| Berkeley Vale | Fountaindale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $988K | $2.08M |
| Median unit price | $521K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 10.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $625 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Berkeley Vale | Fountaindale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 112 | 275 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 101 | 689 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 324 | 275 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,173 | 5,234 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Berkeley Vale | Fountaindale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 1,092 |
See the full school list on each profile: Berkeley Vale · Fountaindale
Transport
| Berkeley Vale | Fountaindale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 78 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 167 | 162 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Berkeley Vale | Fountaindale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.7 km | 8.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 62.9 km | 61.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.7 km | 8.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 9.9 km |
Population & growth
| Berkeley Vale | Fountaindale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,951 | 726 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,218 | 725 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,696 | 768 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.74% | -0.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Berkeley Vale or Fountaindale?
Berkeley Vale has the higher residential safety score (Berkeley Vale 86/100 vs Fountaindale 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Berkeley Vale or Fountaindale?
Berkeley Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $988K versus $2.08M.
Which has better schools, Berkeley Vale or Fountaindale?
Fountaindale has a higher average school ICSEA (Berkeley Vale 946 vs Fountaindale 1092; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Berkeley Vale or Fountaindale?
Berkeley Vale has the higher transport score (Berkeley Vale 58/100 vs Fountaindale 43/100).
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