Erina Heights vs Picketts Valley
The verdict
Erina Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.67M versus $2.96M in Picketts Valley. Erina Heights rates higher for transport (35 vs 25). Picketts Valley rates higher for education (70 vs 61). Picketts Valley has a shorter estimated CBD commute (134 vs 142 min).
Scores
| Erina Heights | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 50 |
| Transport | 35 | 25 |
| Education | 61 | 70 |
| Liveability | 54 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Erina Heights | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 454 | 221 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,819 | $2,971 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.6% | 49.5% |
| Born in Australia | 82.2% | 86.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.5 |
Growth: Erina Heights Moderate Growth · Picketts Valley Stable
Property
| Erina Heights | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.67M | $2.96M |
| Median unit price | $2.50M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $875 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Erina Heights | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,762 | 3,167 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Erina Heights | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,125 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Erina Heights · Picketts Valley
Transport
| Erina Heights | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 142 | 134 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.0 km | 7.2 km |
Liveability
| Erina Heights | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 53.1 km | 50.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.6 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Erina Heights | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 454 | 221 |
| Estimated 2025 | 449 | 221 |
| Projected 2041 | 502 | 231 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.28% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Erina Heights or Picketts Valley?
Erina Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.67M versus $2.96M.
Which has better public transport, Erina Heights or Picketts Valley?
Erina Heights has the higher transport score (Erina Heights 35/100 vs Picketts Valley 25/100).
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