Dromana vs Red Hill
The verdict
Dromana is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.53M in Red Hill. Dromana rates higher for liveability (56 vs 29). Red Hill rates higher for education (75 vs 55). Dromana is closer to the coast (2.6 km vs 5.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Red Hill rates higher (85 vs 35/100 in Dromana).
Scores
| Dromana | Red Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 33 |
| Transport | 20 | 0 |
| Education | 55 | 75 |
| Liveability | 56 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dromana | Red Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,626 | 1,009 |
| Median age | 50 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,304 | $2,344 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.4% | 53.5% |
| Born in Australia | 74.0% | 82.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Dromana Moderate Growth · Red Hill Moderate Growth
Property
| Dromana | Red Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.03M | $1.53M |
| Median unit price | $781K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -11.4% | -23.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Dromana | Red Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 35 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,087 | 297 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 392 | 99 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 377 | 297 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,969 | 2,478 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dromana | Red Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dromana · Red Hill
Transport
| Dromana | Red Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 185 | 196 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.8 km | 14.6 km |
Liveability
| Dromana | Red Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 22 | 4 |
| Parks | 14 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 5.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 57.8 km | 61.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.6 km | 11.6 km |
Population & growth
| Dromana | Red Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,626 | 1,009 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,850 | 1,016 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,571 | 1,153 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dromana or Red Hill?
Red Hill has the higher residential safety score (Dromana 35/100 vs Red Hill 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Dromana or Red Hill?
Dromana is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.53M.
Which has better schools, Dromana or Red Hill?
Red Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Dromana 999 vs Red Hill 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dromana or Red Hill?
Dromana has the higher transport score (Dromana 20/100 vs Red Hill 0/100).
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