Erina Heights vs Terrigal
The verdict
Terrigal is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.58M versus $1.64M in Erina Heights. Terrigal rates higher for liveability (60 vs 54). Terrigal is closer to the coast (1.6 km vs 3.5 km).
Scores
| Erina Heights | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 52 |
| Transport | 35 | 33 |
| Education | 61 | 64 |
| Liveability | 54 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Erina Heights | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 454 | 12,730 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,819 | $2,056 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.6% | 42.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.2% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Erina Heights Moderate Growth · Terrigal Moderate Growth
Property
| Erina Heights | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.64M | $1.58M |
| Median unit price | $2.50M | $1.09M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -1.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Erina Heights | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 181 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 110 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 299 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,203 | 4,140 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Erina Heights | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,112 | 1,057 |
See the full school list on each profile: Erina Heights · Terrigal
Transport
| Erina Heights | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 79 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 171 | 168 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.0 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| Erina Heights | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 31 |
| Parks | 1 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 140 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 53.1 km | 51.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.6 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Erina Heights | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 454 | 12,730 |
| Estimated 2025 | 449 | 13,360 |
| Projected 2041 | 502 | 15,921 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.28% | 1.21% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Erina Heights or Terrigal?
Terrigal is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.58M versus $1.64M.
Which has better schools, Erina Heights or Terrigal?
Erina Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Erina Heights 1112 vs Terrigal 1057; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Erina Heights or Terrigal?
Erina Heights has the higher transport score (Erina Heights 35/100 vs Terrigal 33/100).
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