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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 ForestTerrey Hills
Duffys ForestTerrey Hills
Overall5758
Transport3232
Education8578
Liveability5767

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Duffys ForestTerrey Hills
Population5093,142
Median age4347
Median household income (wk)$4,250$2,778
Bachelor degree or higher52.4%44.1%
Born in Australia70.5%76.0%
Avg household size3.23

Growth: Duffys Forest Stable · Terrey Hills Stable

Property

Duffys ForestTerrey Hills
Median house price$8.00M$2.45M
Median unit priceData not available$1.49M
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$1,200$1,200
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available34

Median price history

Safety

Duffys ForestTerrey Hills
Residential safety score70100
Break & enter dwelling /100k39395
Motor vehicle theft /100k1960
Domestic assault /100k0223
Total incidents /100k (all)2,7512,260

Total incidents over time

Schools

Duffys ForestTerrey Hills
Total schools34
Government01
Independent33
Average ICSEA1,0771,122

See the full school list on each profile: Duffys Forest · Terrey Hills

Transport

Duffys ForestTerrey Hills
Transport score3232
Train stations00
Bus stops2233
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)7973
Nearest train station (km)5.4 km8.7 km

Liveability

Duffys ForestTerrey Hills
Summer max temp25.5°C25.5°C
Winter max temp16.5°C16.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants016
Parks07
PlaygroundsData not available12
Swimming pools77175
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)7.4 km5.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)22.2 km20.5 km
Nearest beach (km)9.6 km8.0 km
Nearest hospital (km)7.8 km7.0 km

Population & growth

Duffys ForestTerrey Hills
Population (2021)5093,142
Estimated 20254822,974
Projected 20415113,153
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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