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Erina vs Picketts Valley

The verdict

Erina is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.21M versus $2.74M 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
ErinaPicketts Valley
Overall4950
Transport3425
Education5070
Liveability6359

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

ErinaPicketts Valley
Population5,205221
Median age6142
Median household income (wk)$1,010$2,971
Bachelor degree or higher26.1%49.5%
Born in Australia70.8%86.0%
Avg household size2.13.5

Growth: Erina Moderate Growth · Picketts Valley Stable

Property

ErinaPicketts Valley
Median house price$1.21M$2.74M
Median unit price$670KData not available
House price YoY-31.5%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$700$720
Rental yield (house)3.5%Data not available
Days on market (house)36Data not available

Median price history

Safety

ErinaPicketts Valley
Residential safety score73
Break & enter dwelling /100k2110
Motor vehicle theft /100k1340
Domestic assault /100k3270
Total incidents /100k (all)13,0073,167

Total incidents over time

Schools

ErinaPicketts Valley
Total schools30
Government20
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,042Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Erina · Picketts Valley

Transport

ErinaPicketts Valley
Transport score3425
Train stations00
Bus stops483
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)166162
Nearest train station (km)5.0 km7.2 km

Liveability

ErinaPicketts Valley
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets30
Cafes & restaurants90
Parks30
Playgrounds5Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs10
Distance to coast (km)4.6 km2.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)51.5 km50.0 km
Nearest beach (km)4.7 km2.7 km
Nearest hospital (km)5.4 km7.5 km

Population & growth

ErinaPicketts Valley
Population (2021)5,205221
Estimated 20255,149221
Projected 20415,759231
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 $1.21M versus $2.74M.

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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Data sources

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