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Chillingham vs Hopkins Creek

The verdict

Chillingham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.15M in Hopkins Creek. Hopkins Creek rates higher for education (56 vs 49). Chillingham is closer to the coast (27.9 km vs 29.8 km).

Scores

ChillinghamHopkins Creek
ChillinghamHopkins Creek
Overall2022
Transport00
Education4956
Liveability1616

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

Demographics

ChillinghamHopkins Creek
Population228139
Median age5346
Median household income (wk)$1,050$1,375
Bachelor degree or higher29.8%40.6%
Born in Australia76.3%84.9%
Avg household size2.33.1

Growth: Chillingham Stable · Hopkins Creek Stable

Property

ChillinghamHopkins Creek
Median house price$1.10M$1.15M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$790$790
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)42Data not available

Median price history

Safety

ChillinghamHopkins Creek
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)2,1930

Total incidents over time

Schools

ChillinghamHopkins Creek
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,026Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Chillingham · Hopkins Creek

Transport

ChillinghamHopkins Creek
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)11.6 km16.9 km

Liveability

ChillinghamHopkins Creek
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants10
Parks10
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)27.9 km29.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)649.2 km650.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.3 km16.5 km

Population & growth

ChillinghamHopkins Creek
Population (2021)228139
Estimated 2025239146
Projected 2041238145
Annual growth rate1.18%1.24%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Chillingham or Hopkins Creek?

Chillingham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.15M.

Which has better public transport, Chillingham or Hopkins Creek?

Chillingham and Hopkins Creek have similar transport scores.

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