Dharruk vs Hebersham
The verdict
Hebersham is more affordable, with a median house price of $923K versus $974K in Dharruk. Hebersham has a shorter estimated CBD commute (105 vs 106 min). On the separate residential safety score, Dharruk rates higher (44 vs 34/100 in Hebersham).
Scores
| Dharruk | Hebersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 65 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 42 | 42 |
| Liveability | 85 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dharruk | Hebersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,806 | 5,643 |
| Median age | 35 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,467 | $1,335 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.4% | 23.1% |
| Born in Australia | 56.2% | 56.1% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: Dharruk Stable · Hebersham Stable
Property
| Dharruk | Hebersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $974K | $923K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $681K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 15.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 51 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dharruk | Hebersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | 34 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 178 | 301 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 107 | 89 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 927 | 1,382 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,094 | 6,521 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dharruk | Hebersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 881 | 868 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dharruk · Hebersham
Transport
| Dharruk | Hebersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 106 | 105 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Dharruk | Hebersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 39.3 km | 38.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.7 km | 38.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Dharruk | Hebersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,806 | 5,643 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,842 | 5,715 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,925 | 5,882 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dharruk or Hebersham?
Dharruk has the higher residential safety score (Dharruk 44/100 vs Hebersham 34/100).
Which is more affordable, Dharruk or Hebersham?
Hebersham is more affordable, with a median house price of $923K versus $974K.
Which has better schools, Dharruk or Hebersham?
Dharruk has a higher average school ICSEA (Dharruk 881 vs Hebersham 868; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dharruk or Hebersham?
Dharruk and Hebersham have similar transport scores.
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