Collingwood vs Princes Hill
The verdict
Collingwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.76M in Princes Hill. Collingwood rates higher for transport (93 vs 88). Collingwood is closer to the coast (6.2 km vs 7.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Princes Hill rates higher (23 vs 11/100 in Collingwood).
Scores
| Collingwood | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 92 |
| Transport | 93 | 88 |
| Education | 92 | 89 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Collingwood | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,179 | 2,005 |
| Median age | 33 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,130 | $2,218 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.7% | 74.0% |
| Born in Australia | 58.4% | 73.2% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Collingwood High Growth · Princes Hill High Growth
Property
| Collingwood | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.24M | $1.76M |
| Median unit price | $648K | $809K |
| House price YoY | 0.4% | -14.4% |
| 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
| Collingwood | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,438 | 1,097 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,079 | 798 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 588 | 249 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 21,310 | 10,025 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Collingwood | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 1,144 |
See the full school list on each profile: Collingwood · Princes Hill
Transport
| Collingwood | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 8 | 2 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 23 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 380 m | 310 m |
Liveability
| Collingwood | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 75 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.2 km | 7.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.5 km | 3.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.2 km | 7.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Collingwood | Princes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,179 | 2,005 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,174 | 2,135 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,398 | 3,145 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.04% | 1.58% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Collingwood or Princes Hill?
Princes Hill has the higher residential safety score (Collingwood 11/100 vs Princes Hill 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Collingwood or Princes Hill?
Collingwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.76M.
Which has better schools, Collingwood or Princes Hill?
Princes Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Collingwood 964 vs Princes Hill 1144; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Collingwood or Princes Hill?
Collingwood has the higher transport score (Collingwood 93/100 vs Princes Hill 88/100).
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