Bullaburra vs Hazelbrook
The verdict
Bullaburra is more affordable, with a median house price of $900K versus $920K in Hazelbrook. Hazelbrook rates higher for liveability (58 vs 42). Hazelbrook is closer to the coast (68.3 km vs 71.6 km).
Scores
BullaburraHazelbrook
| Bullaburra | Hazelbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 71 |
| Transport | 85 | 87 |
| Education | 67 | 69 |
| Liveability | 42 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bullaburra | Hazelbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,300 | 5,077 |
| Median age | 45 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,765 | $1,794 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.3% | 42.1% |
| Born in Australia | 79.2% | 81.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bullaburra Stable · Hazelbrook Stable
Property
| Bullaburra | Hazelbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $900K | $920K |
| Median unit price | $700K | $700K |
| House price YoY | 1.8% | 19.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $780 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.6% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bullaburra | Hazelbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 154 | 79 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 20 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 77 | 217 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,846 | 2,403 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bullaburra | Hazelbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,067 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bullaburra · Hazelbrook
Transport
| Bullaburra | Hazelbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 87 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 130 | 125 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 690 m | 500 m |
Liveability
| Bullaburra | Hazelbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 9.8°C | 9.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 2 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 46 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 71.6 km | 68.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 74.7 km | 71.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 12.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bullaburra | Hazelbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,300 | 5,077 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,306 | 5,101 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,320 | 5,157 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.12% | 0.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bullaburra or Hazelbrook?
Bullaburra and Hazelbrook have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bullaburra or Hazelbrook?
Bullaburra is more affordable, with a median house price of $900K versus $920K.
Which has better public transport, Bullaburra or Hazelbrook?
Hazelbrook has the higher transport score (Bullaburra 85/100 vs Hazelbrook 87/100).
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