Engadine vs Yarrawarrah
The verdict
Yarrawarrah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $1.58M in Engadine. Engadine rates higher for transport (94 vs 64). Yarrawarrah rates higher for education (69 vs 64). Yarrawarrah is closer to the coast (9.7 km vs 11.1 km).
Scores
| Engadine | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 69 |
| Transport | 94 | 64 |
| Education | 64 | 69 |
| Liveability | 75 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Engadine | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,736 | 2,775 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,303 | $2,724 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.2% | 40.4% |
| Born in Australia | 84.8% | 84.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Engadine Stable · Yarrawarrah Stable
Property
| Engadine | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.58M | $1.47M |
| Median unit price | $965K | $1.34M |
| House price YoY | 15.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Engadine | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 39 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 45 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 254 | 72 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,900 | 973 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Engadine | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 1 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 1,081 |
See the full school list on each profile: Engadine · Yarrawarrah
Transport
| Engadine | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 126 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Engadine | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 1 |
| Parks | 23 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.1 km | 9.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.9 km | 25.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.6 km | 13.6 km |
Population & growth
| Engadine | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,736 | 2,775 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,206 | 2,815 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,955 | 2,837 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.66% | 0.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Engadine or Yarrawarrah?
Engadine and Yarrawarrah have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Engadine or Yarrawarrah?
Yarrawarrah is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $1.58M.
Which has better schools, Engadine or Yarrawarrah?
Yarrawarrah has a higher average school ICSEA (Engadine 1059 vs Yarrawarrah 1081; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Engadine or Yarrawarrah?
Engadine has the higher transport score (Engadine 94/100 vs Yarrawarrah 64/100).
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