Erina Heights vs Erina
The verdict
Erina is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.67M in Erina Heights. Erina Heights rates higher for education (61 vs 50). Erina rates higher for liveability (63 vs 54). Erina Heights is closer to the coast (3.5 km vs 4.6 km).
Scores
| Erina Heights | Erina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 49 |
| Transport | 35 | 34 |
| Education | 61 | 50 |
| Liveability | 54 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Erina Heights | Erina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 454 | 5,205 |
| Median age | 41 | 61 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,819 | $1,010 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.6% | 26.1% |
| Born in Australia | 82.2% | 70.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Erina Heights Moderate Growth · Erina Moderate Growth
Property
| Erina Heights | Erina | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.67M | $1.33M |
| Median unit price | $2.50M | $580K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 22.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $875 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Erina Heights | Erina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 211 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 134 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 346 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,762 | 11,854 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Erina Heights | Erina | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,125 | 1,050 |
See the full school list on each profile: Erina Heights · Erina
Transport
| Erina Heights | Erina | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 142 | 138 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.0 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Erina Heights | Erina | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 9 |
| Parks | 1 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 4.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 53.1 km | 51.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.6 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Erina Heights | Erina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 454 | 5,205 |
| Estimated 2025 | 449 | 5,149 |
| Projected 2041 | 502 | 5,759 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.28% | -0.27% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Erina Heights or Erina?
Erina is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.67M.
Which has better schools, Erina Heights or Erina?
Erina Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Erina Heights 1125 vs Erina 1050; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Erina Heights or Erina?
Erina Heights has the higher transport score (Erina Heights 35/100 vs Erina 34/100).
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