Dharruk vs Mount Druitt
The verdict
Dharruk is more affordable, with a median house price of $910K versus $1.01M in Mount Druitt. Mount Druitt rates higher for transport (93 vs 64). Mount Druitt is closer to the coast (38.0 km vs 39.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Dharruk rates higher (44 vs 38/100 in Mount Druitt).
Scores
| Dharruk | Mount Druitt | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 81 |
| Transport | 64 | 93 |
| Education | 42 | 55 |
| Liveability | 85 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dharruk | Mount Druitt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,806 | 16,986 |
| Median age | 35 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,467 | $1,478 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.4% | 42.0% |
| Born in Australia | 56.2% | 40.6% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Dharruk Stable · Mount Druitt Moderate Growth
Property
| Dharruk | Mount Druitt | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $910K | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $449K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 15.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $530 | $530 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dharruk | Mount Druitt | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | 38 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 178 | 200 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 107 | 247 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 927 | 983 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,807 | 38,761 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dharruk | Mount Druitt | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 9 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 875 | 990 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dharruk · Mount Druitt
Transport
| Dharruk | Mount Druitt | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 90 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 128 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 380 m |
Liveability
| Dharruk | Mount Druitt | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 8 |
| Parks | 7 | 27 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 9 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 39.3 km | 38.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.7 km | 38.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Dharruk | Mount Druitt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,806 | 16,986 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,842 | 17,862 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,925 | 19,686 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 1.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dharruk or Mount Druitt?
Dharruk has the higher residential safety score (Dharruk 44/100 vs Mount Druitt 38/100).
Which is more affordable, Dharruk or Mount Druitt?
Dharruk is more affordable, with a median house price of $910K versus $1.01M.
Which has better schools, Dharruk or Mount Druitt?
Mount Druitt has a higher average school ICSEA (Dharruk 875 vs Mount Druitt 990; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dharruk or Mount Druitt?
Mount Druitt has the higher transport score (Dharruk 64/100 vs Mount Druitt 93/100).
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