Duffys Forest vs Terrey Hills
The verdict
Terrey Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.45M versus $8.00M in Duffys Forest. Duffys Forest rates higher for education (85 vs 78). Terrey Hills rates higher for liveability (67 vs 57). Terrey Hills is closer to the coast (5.7 km vs 7.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Terrey Hills rates higher (100 vs 70/100 in Duffys Forest).
Scores
| Duffys Forest | Terrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 58 |
| Transport | 32 | 32 |
| Education | 85 | 78 |
| Liveability | 57 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Duffys Forest | Terrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 509 | 3,142 |
| Median age | 43 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,250 | $2,778 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.4% | 44.1% |
| Born in Australia | 70.5% | 76.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3 |
Growth: Duffys Forest Stable · Terrey Hills Stable
Property
| Duffys Forest | Terrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $8.00M | $2.45M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.49M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Duffys Forest | Terrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 393 | 95 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 196 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 223 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,751 | 2,260 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Duffys Forest | Terrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,077 | 1,122 |
See the full school list on each profile: Duffys Forest · Terrey Hills
Transport
| Duffys Forest | Terrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 32 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 73 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.4 km | 8.7 km |
Liveability
| Duffys Forest | Terrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 16 |
| Parks | 0 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 77 | 175 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.4 km | 5.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.2 km | 20.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.6 km | 8.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.8 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Duffys Forest | Terrey Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 509 | 3,142 |
| Estimated 2025 | 482 | 2,974 |
| Projected 2041 | 511 | 3,153 |
| Annual growth rate | -1.35% | -1.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Duffys Forest or Terrey Hills?
Terrey Hills has the higher residential safety score (Duffys Forest 70/100 vs Terrey Hills 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Duffys Forest or Terrey Hills?
Terrey Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.45M versus $8.00M.
Which has better schools, Duffys Forest or Terrey Hills?
Terrey Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Duffys Forest 1077 vs Terrey Hills 1122; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Duffys Forest or Terrey Hills?
Duffys Forest and Terrey Hills have similar transport scores.
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