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Fairy Hill vs Stratheden

The verdict

Fairy Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $735K versus $767K in Stratheden. Stratheden rates higher for education (31 vs 26). Fairy Hill is closer to the coast (53.9 km vs 58.2 km).

Scores

Fairy HillStratheden
Fairy HillStratheden
Overall1113
Transport00
Education2631
Liveability1010

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

Demographics

Fairy HillStratheden
Population407220
Median age4947
Median household income (wk)$1,348$1,235
Bachelor degree or higher18.3%19.3%
Born in Australia91.7%88.2%
Avg household size2.62.4

Growth: Fairy Hill Stable · Stratheden Stable

Property

Fairy HillStratheden
Median house price$735K$767K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$550$550
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available19

Median price history

Safety

Fairy HillStratheden
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0455
Motor vehicle theft /100k0455
Domestic assault /100k246455
Total incidents /100k (all)1,4742,727

Total incidents over time

Schools

Fairy HillStratheden
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available934

See the full school list on each profile: Fairy Hill · Stratheden

Transport

Fairy HillStratheden
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)11.8 km15.2 km

Liveability

Fairy HillStratheden
Summer max temp31.0°C31.0°C
Winter max temp21.0°C21.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,0501,050
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)53.9 km58.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)592.8 km593.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.7 km14.8 km

Population & growth

Fairy HillStratheden
Population (2021)407220
Estimated 2025422228
Projected 2041418226
Annual growth rate0.91%0.90%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Fairy Hill or Stratheden?

Fairy Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $735K versus $767K.

Which has better public transport, Fairy Hill or Stratheden?

Fairy Hill and Stratheden have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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