Corrimal vs Fernhill
The verdict
Fernhill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.26M in Corrimal. Corrimal rates higher for transport (83 vs 76). Corrimal has a shorter estimated CBD commute (165 vs 169 min).
Scores
CorrimalFernhill
| Corrimal | Fernhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 71 |
| Transport | 83 | 76 |
| Education | 59 | 59 |
| Liveability | 72 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Corrimal | Fernhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,972 | 987 |
| Median age | 41 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,508 | $1,107 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.9% | 34.1% |
| Born in Australia | 78.2% | 73.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Corrimal High Growth · Fernhill Moderate Growth
Property
| Corrimal | Fernhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.26M | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | $759K | $989K |
| House price YoY | 18.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $832 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 69 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Corrimal | Fernhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 344 | 101 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 115 | 203 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 387 | 709 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,125 | 7,194 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Corrimal | Fernhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,034 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Corrimal · Fernhill
Transport
| Corrimal | Fernhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 165 | 169 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Corrimal | Fernhill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.7 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 62.2 km | 63.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.7 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Corrimal | Fernhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,972 | 987 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,269 | 1,022 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,830 | 1,189 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 0.87% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Corrimal or Fernhill?
Corrimal has the higher residential safety score (Corrimal 51/100 vs Fernhill 50/100).
Which is more affordable, Corrimal or Fernhill?
Fernhill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.26M.
Which has better public transport, Corrimal or Fernhill?
Corrimal has the higher transport score (Corrimal 83/100 vs Fernhill 76/100).
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