East Hills vs Picnic Point
The verdict
East Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.60M versus $1.81M in Picnic Point. East Hills rates higher for transport (95 vs 59). Picnic Point rates higher for education (65 vs 59). Picnic Point is closer to the coast (11.8 km vs 13.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Picnic Point rates higher (100 vs 61/100 in East Hills).
Scores
| East Hills | Picnic Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 67 |
| Transport | 95 | 59 |
| Education | 59 | 65 |
| Liveability | 76 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Hills | Picnic Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,370 | 6,413 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,829 | $2,459 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| Born in Australia | 65.9% | 75.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3 |
Growth: East Hills Stable · Picnic Point Stable
Property
| East Hills | Picnic Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.60M | $1.81M |
| Median unit price | $943K | $1.14M |
| House price YoY | -12.9% | 14.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Hills | Picnic Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 148 | 78 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 208 | 47 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 445 | 296 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,926 | 1,965 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Hills | Picnic Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,004 | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Hills · Picnic Point
Transport
| East Hills | Picnic Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 59 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 77 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 330 m | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| East Hills | Picnic Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 6 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.8 km | 11.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.4 km | 21.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| East Hills | Picnic Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,370 | 6,413 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,494 | 6,650 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,699 | 7,040 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.91% | 0.91% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Hills or Picnic Point?
Picnic Point has the higher residential safety score (East Hills 61/100 vs Picnic Point 100/100).
Which is more affordable, East Hills or Picnic Point?
East Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.60M versus $1.81M.
Which has better schools, East Hills or Picnic Point?
Picnic Point has a higher average school ICSEA (East Hills 1004 vs Picnic Point 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Hills or Picnic Point?
East Hills has the higher transport score (East Hills 95/100 vs Picnic Point 59/100).
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