Cooks Hill vs The Hill
The verdict
Cooks Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $2.01M in The Hill. On the separate residential safety score, The Hill rates higher (18 vs 5/100 in Cooks Hill).
Scores
| Cooks Hill | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 86 |
| Transport | 76 | 76 |
| Education | 77 | 81 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cooks Hill | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,774 | 2,076 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,881 | $1,849 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.5% | 66.0% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 79.2% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2 |
Growth: Cooks Hill High Growth · The Hill High Growth
Property
| Cooks Hill | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.69M | $2.01M |
| Median unit price | $790K | $705K |
| House price YoY | 41.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cooks Hill | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,007 | 723 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 848 | 289 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 768 | 145 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,891 | 5,877 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cooks Hill | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | 1,143 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cooks Hill · The Hill
Transport
| Cooks Hill | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Cooks Hill | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 25 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 49 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 810 m | 480 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 116.8 km | 117.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 820 m | 870 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Cooks Hill | The Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,774 | 2,076 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,298 | 2,364 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,387 | 3,513 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.30% | 3.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cooks Hill or The Hill?
The Hill has the higher residential safety score (Cooks Hill 5/100 vs The Hill 18/100).
Which is more affordable, Cooks Hill or The Hill?
Cooks Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $2.01M.
Which has better schools, Cooks Hill or The Hill?
The Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Cooks Hill 950 vs The Hill 1143; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cooks Hill or The Hill?
Cooks Hill and The Hill have similar transport scores.
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