Bilpin vs Kurrajong Heights
The verdict
Kurrajong Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.58M in Bilpin. Kurrajong Heights rates higher for education (60 vs 50). Kurrajong Heights is closer to the coast (49.4 km vs 56.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kurrajong Heights rates higher (100 vs 95/100 in Bilpin).
Scores
| Bilpin | Kurrajong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 34 |
| Transport | 14 | 21 |
| Education | 50 | 60 |
| Liveability | 22 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bilpin | Kurrajong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 653 | 1,255 |
| Median age | 48 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,692 | $2,317 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.0% | 39.1% |
| Born in Australia | 76.7% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Bilpin Stable · Kurrajong Heights Stable
Property
| Bilpin | Kurrajong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.58M | $1.00M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -2.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $730 | $730 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 13 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bilpin | Kurrajong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 153 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 153 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 153 | 80 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,603 | 1,594 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bilpin | Kurrajong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bilpin · Kurrajong Heights
Transport
| Bilpin | Kurrajong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 14 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 243 | 214 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 25.2 km | 15.5 km |
Liveability
| Bilpin | Kurrajong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 4 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 56.1 km | 49.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 77.0 km | 67.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 30.9 km | 21.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bilpin | Kurrajong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 653 | 1,255 |
| Estimated 2025 | 637 | 1,267 |
| Projected 2041 | 661 | 1,339 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.62% | 0.24% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bilpin or Kurrajong Heights?
Kurrajong Heights has the higher residential safety score (Bilpin 95/100 vs Kurrajong Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bilpin or Kurrajong Heights?
Kurrajong Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.58M.
Which has better public transport, Bilpin or Kurrajong Heights?
Kurrajong Heights has the higher transport score (Bilpin 14/100 vs Kurrajong Heights 21/100).
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