Cordeaux Heights vs Unanderra
The verdict
Unanderra is more affordable, with a median house price of $890K versus $1.38M in Cordeaux Heights. Cordeaux Heights rates higher for education (62 vs 46). Unanderra rates higher for transport (90 vs 62). Unanderra is closer to the coast (5.1 km vs 6.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cordeaux Heights rates higher (100 vs 36/100 in Unanderra).
Scores
| Cordeaux Heights | Unanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 68 |
| Transport | 62 | 90 |
| Education | 62 | 46 |
| Liveability | 44 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cordeaux Heights | Unanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,460 | 5,476 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,634 | $1,211 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.7% | 24.3% |
| Born in Australia | 77.0% | 73.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Cordeaux Heights Stable · Unanderra Stable
Property
| Cordeaux Heights | Unanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.38M | $890K |
| Median unit price | $485K | $760K |
| House price YoY | 12.4% | 18.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cordeaux Heights | Unanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 36 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 67 | 274 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 90 | 383 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 179 | 694 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,211 | 10,172 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cordeaux Heights | Unanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 1,047 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cordeaux Heights · Unanderra
Transport
| Cordeaux Heights | Unanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 71 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 190 | 128 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 360 m |
Liveability
| Cordeaux Heights | Unanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.7 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 72.5 km | 73.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.5 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Cordeaux Heights | Unanderra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,460 | 5,476 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,510 | 5,537 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,726 | 5,803 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.28% | 0.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cordeaux Heights or Unanderra?
Cordeaux Heights has the higher residential safety score (Cordeaux Heights 100/100 vs Unanderra 36/100).
Which is more affordable, Cordeaux Heights or Unanderra?
Unanderra is more affordable, with a median house price of $890K versus $1.38M.
Which has better schools, Cordeaux Heights or Unanderra?
Unanderra has a higher average school ICSEA (Cordeaux Heights 969 vs Unanderra 1047; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cordeaux Heights or Unanderra?
Unanderra has the higher transport score (Cordeaux Heights 62/100 vs Unanderra 90/100).
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