Buff Point vs Halekulani
The verdict
Halekulani is more affordable, with a median house price of $815K versus $830K in Buff Point. Buff Point rates higher for liveability (53 vs 42). Buff Point has a shorter estimated CBD commute (245 vs 250 min). On the separate residential safety score, Halekulani rates higher (70 vs 57/100 in Buff Point).
Scores
| Buff Point | Halekulani | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 39 |
| Transport | 46 | 43 |
| Education | 33 | 32 |
| Liveability | 53 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Buff Point | Halekulani | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,559 | 2,677 |
| Median age | 44 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,323 | $1,031 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| Born in Australia | 85.7% | 82.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Buff Point Stable · Halekulani Stable
Property
| Buff Point | Halekulani | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $830K | $815K |
| Median unit price | $544K | $568K |
| House price YoY | -1.2% | 3.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Buff Point | Halekulani | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 169 | 112 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 28 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 955 | 486 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,816 | 3,773 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Buff Point | Halekulani | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 939 |
See the full school list on each profile: Buff Point · Halekulani
Transport
| Buff Point | Halekulani | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 245 | 250 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.0 km | 7.4 km |
Liveability
| Buff Point | Halekulani | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 77.8 km | 79.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.4 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 8.2 km |
Population & growth
| Buff Point | Halekulani | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,559 | 2,677 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,658 | 2,752 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,747 | 2,818 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.69% | 0.69% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Buff Point or Halekulani?
Halekulani has the higher residential safety score (Buff Point 57/100 vs Halekulani 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Buff Point or Halekulani?
Halekulani is more affordable, with a median house price of $815K versus $830K.
Which has better public transport, Buff Point or Halekulani?
Buff Point has the higher transport score (Buff Point 46/100 vs Halekulani 43/100).
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