East Hills vs Panania
The verdict
Panania is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M versus $1.68M in East Hills. Panania has a shorter estimated CBD commute (51 vs 53 min). On the separate residential safety score, Panania rates higher (70 vs 61/100 in East Hills).
Scores
| East Hills | Panania | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 79 |
| Transport | 95 | 95 |
| Education | 59 | 61 |
| Liveability | 76 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Hills | Panania | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,370 | 13,507 |
| Median age | 41 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,829 | $2,036 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 42.4% |
| Born in Australia | 65.9% | 65.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: East Hills Stable · Panania Stable
Property
| East Hills | Panania | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.68M | $1.66M |
| Median unit price | $1.07M | $934K |
| House price YoY | 21.1% | 8.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 68 | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Hills | Panania | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 148 | 185 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 208 | 104 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 445 | 429 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,303 | 2,954 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Hills | Panania | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,010 | 1,043 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Hills · Panania
Transport
| East Hills | Panania | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 95 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 69 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 330 m | 110 m |
Liveability
| East Hills | Panania | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 6 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.8 km | 13.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.4 km | 21.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| East Hills | Panania | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,370 | 13,507 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,494 | 14,005 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,699 | 14,827 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.91% | 0.91% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Hills or Panania?
Panania has the higher residential safety score (East Hills 61/100 vs Panania 70/100).
Which is more affordable, East Hills or Panania?
Panania is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M versus $1.68M.
Which has better schools, East Hills or Panania?
Panania has a higher average school ICSEA (East Hills 1010 vs Panania 1043; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Hills or Panania?
East Hills and Panania have similar transport scores.
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