Chinderah vs Fingal Head
The verdict
Chinderah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.82M in Fingal Head. Chinderah rates higher for transport (64 vs 54). Fingal Head rates higher for liveability (53 vs 19). Fingal Head is closer to the coast (790 m vs 3.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Fingal Head rates higher (74 vs 54/100 in Chinderah).
Scores
| Chinderah | Fingal Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 55 |
| Transport | 64 | 54 |
| Education | 34 | 57 |
| Liveability | 19 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chinderah | Fingal Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,639 | 615 |
| Median age | 62 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $719 | $1,614 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.3% | 42.6% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 77.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Chinderah Moderate Growth · Fingal Head Moderate Growth
Property
| Chinderah | Fingal Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.12M | $1.82M |
| Median unit price | $688K | $1.23M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chinderah | Fingal Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 122 | 163 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 488 | 163 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 427 | 488 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,118 | 8,293 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chinderah | Fingal Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 910 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chinderah · Fingal Head
Transport
| Chinderah | Fingal Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 54 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.1 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Chinderah | Fingal Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 790 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 663.0 km | 669.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 2.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.8 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Chinderah | Fingal Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,639 | 615 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,714 | 643 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,012 | 755 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chinderah or Fingal Head?
Fingal Head has the higher residential safety score (Chinderah 54/100 vs Fingal Head 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Chinderah or Fingal Head?
Chinderah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.82M.
Which has better public transport, Chinderah or Fingal Head?
Chinderah has the higher transport score (Chinderah 64/100 vs Fingal Head 54/100).
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