Bilpin vs Kurrajong Hills
The verdict
Bilpin is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.50M versus $2.06M in Kurrajong Hills. Kurrajong Hills rates higher for education (59 vs 50). Kurrajong Hills is closer to the coast (45.9 km vs 56.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kurrajong Hills rates higher (100 vs 95/100 in Bilpin).
Scores
| Bilpin | Kurrajong Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 31 |
| Transport | 14 | 17 |
| Education | 50 | 59 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bilpin | Kurrajong Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 653 | 705 |
| Median age | 48 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,692 | $2,644 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.0% | 39.4% |
| Born in Australia | 76.7% | 82.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3 |
Growth: Bilpin Stable · Kurrajong Hills Stable
Property
| Bilpin | Kurrajong Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.50M | $2.06M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 62 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bilpin | Kurrajong Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 153 | 142 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 153 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 153 | 142 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,603 | 2,128 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bilpin | Kurrajong Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,033 | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bilpin · Kurrajong Hills
Transport
| Bilpin | Kurrajong Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 14 | 17 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 202 | 170 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 25.2 km | 12.4 km |
Liveability
| Bilpin | Kurrajong Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 56.1 km | 45.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 77.0 km | 64.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 30.9 km | 18.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bilpin | Kurrajong Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 653 | 705 |
| Estimated 2025 | 637 | 712 |
| Projected 2041 | 661 | 752 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.62% | 0.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bilpin or Kurrajong Hills?
Kurrajong Hills has the higher residential safety score (Bilpin 95/100 vs Kurrajong Hills 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bilpin or Kurrajong Hills?
Bilpin is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.50M versus $2.06M.
Which has better schools, Bilpin or Kurrajong Hills?
Bilpin has a higher average school ICSEA (Bilpin 1033 vs Kurrajong Hills 1018; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bilpin or Kurrajong Hills?
Kurrajong Hills has the higher transport score (Bilpin 14/100 vs Kurrajong Hills 17/100).
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