Broadmeadow vs The Hill
The verdict
Broadmeadow is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.35M versus $2.15M in The Hill. Broadmeadow rates higher for transport (92 vs 76). The Hill rates higher for education (81 vs 63). The Hill is closer to the coast (480 m vs 3.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, The Hill rates higher (18 vs 5/100 in Broadmeadow).
Scores
| Broadmeadow | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 86 |
| Transport | 92 | 76 |
| Education | 63 | 81 |
| Liveability | 99 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Broadmeadow | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,688 | 2,076 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,653 | $1,849 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.0% | 66.0% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 79.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2 |
Growth: Broadmeadow Moderate Growth · The Hill High Growth
Property
| Broadmeadow | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.35M | $2.15M |
| Median unit price | $770K | $743K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $735 | $775 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 76 |
Median price history
Safety
| Broadmeadow | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,303 | 723 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,066 | 289 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 770 | 145 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 27,370 | 5,540 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broadmeadow | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | 1,147 |
See the full school list on each profile: Broadmeadow · The Hill
Transport
| Broadmeadow | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 76 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 199 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 230 m | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Broadmeadow | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 49 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 480 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 116.2 km | 117.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.5 km | 870 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Broadmeadow | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,688 | 2,076 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,744 | 2,364 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,062 | 3,513 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.82% | 3.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Broadmeadow or The Hill?
The Hill has the higher residential safety score (Broadmeadow 5/100 vs The Hill 18/100).
Which is more affordable, Broadmeadow or The Hill?
Broadmeadow is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.35M versus $2.15M.
Which has better schools, Broadmeadow or The Hill?
The Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Broadmeadow 1053 vs The Hill 1147; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Broadmeadow or The Hill?
Broadmeadow has the higher transport score (Broadmeadow 92/100 vs The Hill 76/100).
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