Erina vs Terrigal
The verdict
Erina is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.60M in Terrigal. Terrigal rates higher for education (64 vs 50). Terrigal is closer to the coast (1.6 km vs 4.6 km).
Scores
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| Erina | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 52 |
| Transport | 34 | 34 |
| Education | 50 | 64 |
| Liveability | 63 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Erina | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,205 | 12,730 |
| Median age | 61 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,010 | $2,056 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.1% | 42.0% |
| Born in Australia | 70.8% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Erina Moderate Growth · Terrigal Moderate Growth
Property
| Erina | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.33M | $1.60M |
| Median unit price | $580K | $1.15M |
| House price YoY | 22.3% | -5.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $875 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Erina | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 211 | 181 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 134 | 110 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 346 | 299 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,854 | 3,700 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Erina | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,050 | 1,064 |
Transport
| Erina | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 79 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 138 | 139 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| Erina | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 31 |
| Parks | 3 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 140 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.6 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.5 km | 51.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Erina | Terrigal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,205 | 12,730 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,149 | 13,360 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,759 | 15,921 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | 1.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Erina or Terrigal?
Terrigal has the higher residential safety score (Erina 73/100 vs Terrigal 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Erina or Terrigal?
Erina is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.33M versus $1.60M.
Which has better schools, Erina or Terrigal?
Terrigal has a higher average school ICSEA (Erina 1050 vs Terrigal 1064; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Erina or Terrigal?
Erina and Terrigal have similar transport scores.
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