Dudley Park vs Halls Head
The verdict
Dudley Park rates higher for transport (46 vs 33). Halls Head rates higher for education (43 vs 38). Halls Head is closer to the coast (900 m vs 3.6 km).
Scores
Dudley ParkHalls Head
| Dudley Park | Halls Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 51 |
| Transport | 46 | 33 |
| Education | 38 | 43 |
| Liveability | 72 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dudley Park | Halls Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,957 | 14,474 |
| Median age | 53 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,193 | $1,686 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.2% | 25.4% |
| Born in Australia | 65.8% | 67.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Dudley Park High Growth · Halls Head Moderate Growth
Property
| Dudley Park | Halls Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Dudley Park | Halls Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 316 | 311 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 144 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,006 | 1,009 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dudley Park | Halls Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 979 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dudley Park · Halls Head
Transport
| Dudley Park | Halls Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 86 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 216 | 215 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Dudley Park | Halls Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 11 | 36 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.6 km | 900 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 68.1 km | 67.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.0 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Dudley Park | Halls Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,957 | 14,474 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,689 | 15,922 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,338 | 17,035 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.53% | 2.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dudley Park or Halls Head?
Dudley Park and Halls Head have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Dudley Park or Halls Head?
Halls Head has a higher average school ICSEA (Dudley Park 977 vs Halls Head 979; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dudley Park or Halls Head?
Dudley Park has the higher transport score (Dudley Park 46/100 vs Halls Head 33/100).
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