Dapto vs Horsley
The verdict
Dapto is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $921K in Horsley. Dapto rates higher for transport (90 vs 75). Horsley rates higher for education (42 vs 36). Dapto is closer to the coast (8.0 km vs 10.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Horsley rates higher (100 vs 74/100 in Dapto).
Scores
| Dapto | Horsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 62 |
| Transport | 90 | 75 |
| Education | 36 | 42 |
| Liveability | 74 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dapto | Horsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,954 | 9,437 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,475 | $2,164 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.1% | 26.3% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 81.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3 |
Growth: Dapto High Growth · Horsley High Growth
Property
| Dapto | Horsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $829K | $921K |
| Median unit price | $680K | $793K |
| House price YoY | 8.1% | 13.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dapto | Horsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 146 | 53 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 146 | 74 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 456 | 201 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,581 | 2,162 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dapto | Horsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 996 |
Transport
| Dapto | Horsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 75 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 81 | 73 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Dapto | Horsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.0 km | 10.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 79.8 km | 79.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 9.8 km |
Population & growth
| Dapto | Horsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,954 | 9,437 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,205 | 11,424 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,052 | 18,117 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.57% | 4.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dapto or Horsley?
Horsley has the higher residential safety score (Dapto 74/100 vs Horsley 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Dapto or Horsley?
Dapto is more affordable, with a median house price of $829K versus $921K.
Which has better schools, Dapto or Horsley?
Horsley has a higher average school ICSEA (Dapto 983 vs Horsley 996; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dapto or Horsley?
Dapto has the higher transport score (Dapto 90/100 vs Horsley 75/100).
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