Fyansford vs Hamlyn Heights
The verdict
Hamlyn Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $724K versus $1.00M in Fyansford. Fyansford rates higher for education (70 vs 62). Hamlyn Heights rates higher for liveability (87 vs 25). Hamlyn Heights is closer to the coast (2.7 km vs 5.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hamlyn Heights rates higher (85 vs 24/100 in Fyansford).
Scores
| Fyansford | Hamlyn Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 71 |
| Transport | 11 | 62 |
| Education | 70 | 62 |
| Liveability | 25 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fyansford | Hamlyn Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,206 | 6,518 |
| Median age | 34 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,627 | $1,643 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.1% | 39.6% |
| Born in Australia | 86.8% | 81.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Fyansford High Growth · Hamlyn Heights High Growth
Property
| Fyansford | Hamlyn Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.00M | $724K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $511K |
| House price YoY | 11.3% | -12.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Fyansford | Hamlyn Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 24 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,078 | 338 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 663 | 169 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 415 | 107 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,804 | 2,976 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fyansford | Hamlyn Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fyansford · Hamlyn Heights
Transport
| Fyansford | Hamlyn Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 11 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.3 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Fyansford | Hamlyn Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 3 |
| Parks | 6 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 42 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 68.2 km | 65.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Fyansford | Hamlyn Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,206 | 6,518 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,272 | 6,874 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,800 | 9,726 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.34% | 1.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fyansford or Hamlyn Heights?
Hamlyn Heights has the higher residential safety score (Fyansford 24/100 vs Hamlyn Heights 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Fyansford or Hamlyn Heights?
Hamlyn Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $724K versus $1.00M.
Which has better public transport, Fyansford or Hamlyn Heights?
Hamlyn Heights has the higher transport score (Fyansford 11/100 vs Hamlyn Heights 62/100).
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