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Fawkner vs Hadfield

The verdict

Fawkner is more affordable, with a median house price of $770K versus $889K in Hadfield. Hadfield has a shorter estimated CBD commute (31 vs 32 min). On the separate residential safety score, Fawkner rates higher (75 vs 63/100 in Hadfield).

Scores

FawknerHadfield
FawknerHadfield
Overall8786
Transport9897
Education7167
Liveability9090

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

Demographics

FawknerHadfield
Population14,2746,269
Median age3536
Median household income (wk)$1,428$1,523
Bachelor degree or higher47.8%42.2%
Born in Australia48.4%61.0%
Avg household size2.82.5

Growth: Fawkner · Hadfield

Property

FawknerHadfield
Median house price$770K$889K
Median unit price$581K$605K
House price YoY-1.9%4.7%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

FawknerHadfield
Residential safety score7563
Break & enter dwelling /100k259415
Motor vehicle theft /100k406383
Domestic assault /100k385510
Total incidents /100k (all)5,6826,939

Total incidents over time

Schools

FawknerHadfield
Total schools71
Government40
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,0111,069

See the full school list on each profile: Fawkner · Hadfield

Transport

FawknerHadfield
Transport score9897
Train stations00
Bus stops7735
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)3231
Nearest train station (km)1.0 km1.0 km

Liveability

FawknerHadfield
Summer max temp26.0°C26.0°C
Winter max temp13.5°C13.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)530530
Supermarkets42
Cafes & restaurants86
Parks176
Playgrounds124
Swimming pools146
Medical GPs10
Distance to coast (km)15.4 km14.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)12.1 km11.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)6.9 km8.5 km

Population & growth

FawknerHadfield
Population (2021)14,2746,269
Estimated 202515,1926,619
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate1.57%1.37%

Common questions

Which is safer, Fawkner or Hadfield?

Fawkner has the higher residential safety score (Fawkner 75/100 vs Hadfield 63/100).

Which is more affordable, Fawkner or Hadfield?

Fawkner is more affordable, with a median house price of $770K versus $889K.

Which has better schools, Fawkner or Hadfield?

Hadfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Fawkner 1011 vs Hadfield 1069; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Fawkner or Hadfield?

Fawkner has the higher transport score (Fawkner 98/100 vs Hadfield 97/100).

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Data sources

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