Faulconbridge vs Valley Heights
The verdict
Valley Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.07M in Faulconbridge. Valley Heights is closer to the coast (56.4 km vs 58.4 km).
Scores
FaulconbridgeValley Heights
| Faulconbridge | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 71 |
| Transport | 86 | 88 |
| Education | 71 | 68 |
| Liveability | 60 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Faulconbridge | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,156 | 1,188 |
| Median age | 40 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,152 | $2,144 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.7% | 43.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.4% | 83.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Faulconbridge Stable · Valley Heights Stable
Property
| Faulconbridge | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.07M | $1.05M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $810K |
| House price YoY | 9.7% | 2.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Faulconbridge | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 265 | 253 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,660 | 2,778 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Faulconbridge | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,045 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Faulconbridge · Valley Heights
Transport
| Faulconbridge | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 88 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 113 | 107 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 620 m |
Liveability
| Faulconbridge | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 172 | 41 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 58.4 km | 56.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.1 km | 60.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.1 km | 13.1 km |
Population & growth
| Faulconbridge | Valley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,156 | 1,188 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,208 | 1,203 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,198 | 1,200 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Faulconbridge or Valley Heights?
Faulconbridge and Valley Heights have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Faulconbridge or Valley Heights?
Valley Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.07M.
Which has better public transport, Faulconbridge or Valley Heights?
Valley Heights has the higher transport score (Faulconbridge 86/100 vs Valley Heights 88/100).
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