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Cherry Tree Hill vs Mount Russell

The verdict

Mount Russell is more affordable, with a median house price of $355K versus $400K in Cherry Tree Hill. Cherry Tree Hill is closer to the coast (216.0 km vs 219.9 km).

Scores

Cherry Tree HillMount Russell
Cherry Tree HillMount Russell
Overall1111
Transport00
Education3638
Liveability00

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Cherry Tree HillMount Russell
Population51111
Median age6246
Median household income (wk)$1,499$1,437
Bachelor degree or higher22.2%23.6%
Born in Australia96.1%86.5%
Avg household size2.12.4

Growth: Cherry Tree Hill Stable · Mount Russell Stable

Property

Cherry Tree HillMount Russell
Median house price$400K$355K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$440$440
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Cherry Tree HillMount Russell
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0901
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k0901
Total incidents /100k (all)05,405

Total incidents over time

Schools

Cherry Tree HillMount Russell
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Cherry Tree Hill · Mount Russell

Transport

Cherry Tree HillMount Russell
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)19.7 km7.5 km

Liveability

Cherry Tree HillMount Russell
Summer max temp34.5°C34.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)580580
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)216.0 km219.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)479.9 km469.3 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)26.3 km22.2 km

Population & growth

Cherry Tree HillMount Russell
Population (2021)51111
Estimated 202551112
Projected 204152113
Annual growth rate0.00%0.22%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Cherry Tree Hill or Mount Russell?

Mount Russell is more affordable, with a median house price of $355K versus $400K.

Which has better public transport, Cherry Tree Hill or Mount Russell?

Cherry Tree Hill and Mount Russell have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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