Coburg North vs Hadfield
The verdict
Hadfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $889K versus $994K in Coburg North. Coburg North rates higher for education (78 vs 67). Coburg North is closer to the coast (13.0 km vs 14.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hadfield rates higher (63 vs 44/100 in Coburg North).
Scores
| Coburg North | Hadfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 86 |
| Transport | 99 | 97 |
| Education | 78 | 67 |
| Liveability | 97 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coburg North | Hadfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,327 | 6,269 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,981 | $1,523 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.7% | 42.2% |
| Born in Australia | 63.9% | 61.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Coburg North — · Hadfield —
Property
| Coburg North | Hadfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $994K | $889K |
| Median unit price | $690K | $605K |
| House price YoY | -4.4% | 4.7% |
| 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
| Coburg North | Hadfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 600 | 415 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 889 | 383 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 276 | 510 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,060 | 6,939 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coburg North | Hadfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,033 | 1,069 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coburg North · Hadfield
Transport
| Coburg North | Hadfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 49 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 6 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 370 m | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Coburg North | Hadfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 22 | 6 |
| Parks | 31 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 26 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.0 km | 14.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.6 km | 11.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.6 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Coburg North | Hadfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,327 | 6,269 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,737 | 6,619 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.21% | 1.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coburg North or Hadfield?
Hadfield has the higher residential safety score (Coburg North 44/100 vs Hadfield 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Coburg North or Hadfield?
Hadfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $889K versus $994K.
Which has better schools, Coburg North or Hadfield?
Hadfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Coburg North 1033 vs Hadfield 1069; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coburg North or Hadfield?
Coburg North has the higher transport score (Coburg North 99/100 vs Hadfield 97/100).
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