Clifton Hill vs Collingwood
The verdict
Collingwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.72M in Clifton Hill. Clifton Hill rates higher for transport (99 vs 93). Collingwood is closer to the coast (6.2 km vs 7.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Clifton Hill rates higher (58 vs 11/100 in Collingwood).
Scores
| Clifton Hill | Collingwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 94 |
| Transport | 99 | 93 |
| Education | 91 | 92 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clifton Hill | Collingwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,606 | 9,179 |
| Median age | 37 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,755 | $2,130 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 78.3% | 68.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.0% | 58.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 1.9 |
Growth: Clifton Hill High Growth · Collingwood High Growth
Property
| Clifton Hill | Collingwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.72M | $1.24M |
| Median unit price | $728K | $648K |
| House price YoY | -30.4% | 0.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Clifton Hill | Collingwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 11 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 348 | 1,438 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 863 | 1,079 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 182 | 588 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,629 | 21,310 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clifton Hill | Collingwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,134 | 964 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clifton Hill · Collingwood
Transport
| Clifton Hill | Collingwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 4 | 8 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 20 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 270 m | 380 m |
Liveability
| Clifton Hill | Collingwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 75 |
| Parks | 13 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.7 km | 6.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.0 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.7 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Clifton Hill | Collingwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,606 | 9,179 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,560 | 11,174 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,362 | 14,398 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.43% | 5.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clifton Hill or Collingwood?
Clifton Hill has the higher residential safety score (Clifton Hill 58/100 vs Collingwood 11/100).
Which is more affordable, Clifton Hill or Collingwood?
Collingwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.72M.
Which has better schools, Clifton Hill or Collingwood?
Clifton Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Clifton Hill 1134 vs Collingwood 964; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Clifton Hill or Collingwood?
Clifton Hill has the higher transport score (Clifton Hill 99/100 vs Collingwood 93/100).
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