Falls Creek vs Huskisson
The verdict
Falls Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.43M in Huskisson. Huskisson rates higher for liveability (35 vs 22). Huskisson is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 8.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Falls Creek rates higher (89 vs 54/100 in Huskisson).
Scores
| Falls Creek | Huskisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 27 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 48 |
| Liveability | 22 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Falls Creek | Huskisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 939 | 840 |
| Median age | 49 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,508 | $1,294 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.7% | 34.6% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 72.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 1.9 |
Growth: Falls Creek Moderate Growth · Huskisson High Growth
Property
| Falls Creek | Huskisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.32M | $1.43M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.16M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -15.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 80 | 62 |
Median price history
Safety
| Falls Creek | Huskisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 119 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 213 | 238 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 532 | 714 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,088 | 11,786 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Falls Creek | Huskisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 1,004 |
See the full school list on each profile: Falls Creek · Huskisson
Transport
| Falls Creek | Huskisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 16.1 km | 20.9 km |
Liveability
| Falls Creek | Huskisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.2 km | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 137.1 km | 139.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.6 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.3 km | 19.5 km |
Population & growth
| Falls Creek | Huskisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 939 | 840 |
| Estimated 2025 | 979 | 879 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,040 | 1,437 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 1.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Falls Creek or Huskisson?
Falls Creek has the higher residential safety score (Falls Creek 89/100 vs Huskisson 54/100).
Which is more affordable, Falls Creek or Huskisson?
Falls Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.43M.
Which has better schools, Falls Creek or Huskisson?
Huskisson has a higher average school ICSEA (Falls Creek 921 vs Huskisson 1004; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Falls Creek or Huskisson?
Falls Creek and Huskisson have similar transport scores.
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