Cecil Hills vs Middleton Grange
The verdict
Middleton Grange is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.50M in Cecil Hills. Middleton Grange rates higher for liveability (75 vs 49). Middleton Grange is closer to the coast (28.2 km vs 29.5 km).
Scores
| Cecil Hills | Middleton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 52 |
| Transport | 30 | 29 |
| Education | 53 | 53 |
| Liveability | 49 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cecil Hills | Middleton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,906 | 7,043 |
| Median age | 38 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,409 | $2,344 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.2% | 38.9% |
| Born in Australia | 52.8% | 55.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Growth: Cecil Hills Moderate Growth · Middleton Grange Stable
Property
| Cecil Hills | Middleton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.50M | $1.22M |
| Median unit price | $961K | $960K |
| House price YoY | -3.3% | 19.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cecil Hills | Middleton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 101 | 14 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 87 | 71 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 304 | 256 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,911 | 1,775 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cecil Hills | Middleton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,002 | 1,047 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cecil Hills · Middleton Grange
Transport
| Cecil Hills | Middleton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 30 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 94 | 95 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.2 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Cecil Hills | Middleton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 15 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.5 km | 28.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.7 km | 33.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 8.1 km |
Population & growth
| Cecil Hills | Middleton Grange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,906 | 7,043 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,809 | 7,379 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,664 | 7,321 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.35% | 1.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cecil Hills or Middleton Grange?
Middleton Grange has the higher residential safety score (Cecil Hills 97/100 vs Middleton Grange 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Cecil Hills or Middleton Grange?
Middleton Grange is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.50M.
Which has better schools, Cecil Hills or Middleton Grange?
Middleton Grange has a higher average school ICSEA (Cecil Hills 1002 vs Middleton Grange 1047; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cecil Hills or Middleton Grange?
Cecil Hills has the higher transport score (Cecil Hills 30/100 vs Middleton Grange 29/100).
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