Erina Heights vs Wamberal
The verdict
Erina Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.67M versus $1.77M in Wamberal. Erina Heights rates higher for liveability (54 vs 41). Wamberal is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 3.5 km).
Scores
| Erina Heights | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 45 |
| Transport | 35 | 33 |
| Education | 61 | 63 |
| Liveability | 54 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Erina Heights | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 454 | 6,991 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,819 | $2,407 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.6% | 41.9% |
| Born in Australia | 82.2% | 81.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Erina Heights Moderate Growth · Wamberal Moderate Growth
Property
| Erina Heights | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.67M | $1.77M |
| Median unit price | $2.50M | $1.09M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -2.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $875 | $875 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 65 |
Median price history
Safety
| Erina Heights | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 215 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 86 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 257 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,762 | 2,961 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Erina Heights | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,125 | 1,048 |
See the full school list on each profile: Erina Heights · Wamberal
Transport
| Erina Heights | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 66 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 142 | 148 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.0 km | 7.8 km |
Liveability
| Erina Heights | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 53.1 km | 55.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.6 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 9.6 km |
Population & growth
| Erina Heights | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 454 | 6,991 |
| Estimated 2025 | 449 | 7,124 |
| Projected 2041 | 502 | 8,106 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.28% | 0.47% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Erina Heights or Wamberal?
Erina Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.67M versus $1.77M.
Which has better schools, Erina Heights or Wamberal?
Erina Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Erina Heights 1125 vs Wamberal 1048; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Erina Heights or Wamberal?
Erina Heights has the higher transport score (Erina Heights 35/100 vs Wamberal 33/100).
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