Dudley vs Highfields
The verdict
Highfields is more affordable, with a median house price of $994K versus $1.49M in Dudley. Highfields rates higher for liveability (93 vs 59). Dudley is closer to the coast (730 m vs 2.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Dudley rates higher (91 vs 70/100 in Highfields).
Scores
| Dudley | Highfields | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 74 |
| Transport | 29 | 62 |
| Education | 71 | 67 |
| Liveability | 59 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dudley | Highfields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,505 | 936 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,487 | $2,198 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.8% | 47.5% |
| Born in Australia | 88.5% | 87.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Dudley Moderate Growth · Highfields Moderate Growth
Property
| Dudley | Highfields | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.49M | $994K |
| Median unit price | $672K | $292K |
| House price YoY | 54.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 60 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dudley | Highfields | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 160 | 321 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 120 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 40 | 427 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,956 | 3,205 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dudley | Highfields | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,095 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Dudley · Highfields
Transport
| Dudley | Highfields | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.1 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Dudley | Highfields | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 14 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 730 m | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 109.0 km | 112.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.8 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Dudley | Highfields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,505 | 936 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,576 | 963 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,840 | 1,061 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.70% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dudley or Highfields?
Dudley has the higher residential safety score (Dudley 91/100 vs Highfields 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Dudley or Highfields?
Highfields is more affordable, with a median house price of $994K versus $1.49M.
Which has better public transport, Dudley or Highfields?
Highfields has the higher transport score (Dudley 29/100 vs Highfields 62/100).
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