Fernhill vs Towradgi
The verdict
Fernhill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.38M in Towradgi. Towradgi rates higher for transport (92 vs 76). Towradgi is closer to the coast (780 m vs 2.0 km).
Scores
FernhillTowradgi
| Fernhill | Towradgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 76 |
| Transport | 76 | 92 |
| Education | 59 | 61 |
| Liveability | 75 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fernhill | Towradgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 987 | 3,241 |
| Median age | 45 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,107 | $1,572 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.1% | 35.8% |
| Born in Australia | 73.5% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Fernhill Moderate Growth · Towradgi Moderate Growth
Property
| Fernhill | Towradgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.25M | $1.38M |
| Median unit price | $989K | $1.31M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 16.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $832 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fernhill | Towradgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 101 | 309 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 203 | 154 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 709 | 432 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,194 | 5,430 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fernhill | Towradgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 895 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fernhill · Towradgi
Transport
| Fernhill | Towradgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 169 | 112 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 350 m |
Liveability
| Fernhill | Towradgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 3 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 780 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 63.9 km | 63.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.1 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Fernhill | Towradgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 987 | 3,241 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,022 | 3,355 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,189 | 3,903 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.87% | 0.87% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fernhill or Towradgi?
Fernhill has the higher residential safety score (Fernhill 50/100 vs Towradgi 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Fernhill or Towradgi?
Fernhill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.38M.
Which has better public transport, Fernhill or Towradgi?
Towradgi has the higher transport score (Fernhill 76/100 vs Towradgi 92/100).
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