Erina vs Picketts Valley
The verdict
Erina is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $2.96M in Picketts Valley. Erina rates higher for transport (34 vs 25). Picketts Valley rates higher for education (70 vs 50). Picketts Valley is closer to the coast (2.7 km vs 4.6 km).
Scores
ErinaPicketts Valley
| Erina | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 50 |
| Transport | 34 | 25 |
| Education | 50 | 70 |
| Liveability | 63 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Erina | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,205 | 221 |
| Median age | 61 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,010 | $2,971 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.1% | 49.5% |
| Born in Australia | 70.8% | 86.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 3.5 |
Growth: Erina Moderate Growth · Picketts Valley Stable
Property
| Erina | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.33M | $2.96M |
| Median unit price | $580K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 22.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Erina | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 211 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 134 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 346 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,854 | 3,167 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Erina | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,050 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Erina · Picketts Valley
Transport
| Erina | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 138 | 134 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 7.2 km |
Liveability
| Erina | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.6 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.5 km | 50.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Erina | Picketts Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,205 | 221 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,149 | 221 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,759 | 231 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Erina or Picketts Valley?
Erina is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $2.96M.
Which has better public transport, Erina or Picketts Valley?
Erina has the higher transport score (Erina 34/100 vs Picketts Valley 25/100).
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