Dulwich Hill vs Summer Hill (Inner West)
The verdict
Summer Hill (Inner West) is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.54M versus $2.55M in Dulwich Hill. Dulwich Hill is closer to the coast (5.6 km vs 6.8 km).
Scores
| Dulwich Hill | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 95 |
| Transport | 97 | 97 |
| Education | 87 | 88 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dulwich Hill | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,046 | 7,288 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,095 | $2,260 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.9% | 68.8% |
| Born in Australia | 63.0% | 64.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Dulwich Hill Moderate Growth · Summer Hill (Inner West) Stable
Property
| Dulwich Hill | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.55M | $2.54M |
| Median unit price | $964K | $991K |
| House price YoY | 17.6% | -0.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dulwich Hill | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 199 | 274 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 135 | 123 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 320 | 233 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,161 | 3,430 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dulwich Hill | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,084 | 1,157 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dulwich Hill · Summer Hill (Inner West)
Transport
| Dulwich Hill | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 7 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 780 m | 320 m |
Liveability
| Dulwich Hill | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 22 |
| Parks | 15 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.6 km | 6.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.1 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Dulwich Hill | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,046 | 7,288 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,647 | 7,557 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,150 | 7,435 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 0.91% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dulwich Hill or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Dulwich Hill and Summer Hill (Inner West) have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Dulwich Hill or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Summer Hill (Inner West) is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.54M versus $2.55M.
Which has better schools, Dulwich Hill or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Summer Hill (Inner West) has a higher average school ICSEA (Dulwich Hill 1084 vs Summer Hill (Inner West) 1157; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dulwich Hill or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Dulwich Hill and Summer Hill (Inner West) have similar transport scores.
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