Gillen vs Humpty Doo
The verdict
Gillen rates higher for liveability (69 vs 25). Humpty Doo is closer to the coast (11.3 km vs 884.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Humpty Doo rates higher (86 vs 11/100 in Gillen).
Scores
| Gillen | Humpty Doo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 24 |
| Transport | 29 | 17 |
| Education | 37 | 32 |
| Liveability | 69 | 25 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gillen | Humpty Doo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,466 | 4,313 |
| Median age | 33 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,176 | $2,401 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.3% | 18.0% |
| Born in Australia | 64.7% | 77.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Gillen Moderate Growth · Humpty Doo High Growth
Property
| Gillen | Humpty Doo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
| Gillen | Humpty Doo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,590 | 255 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,463 | 812 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,727 | 4,252 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gillen | Humpty Doo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 838 | 950 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gillen · Humpty Doo
Transport
| Gillen | Humpty Doo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 17 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | 112 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Gillen | Humpty Doo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 36.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.0°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 280 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 884.6 km | 11.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1290.4 km | 33.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 36.8 km |
Population & growth
| Gillen | Humpty Doo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,466 | 4,313 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,748 | 4,613 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,045 | 6,305 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.54% | 1.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gillen or Humpty Doo?
Humpty Doo has the higher residential safety score (Gillen 11/100 vs Humpty Doo 86/100).
Which has better schools, Gillen or Humpty Doo?
Humpty Doo has a higher average school ICSEA (Gillen 838 vs Humpty Doo 950; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gillen or Humpty Doo?
Gillen has the higher transport score (Gillen 29/100 vs Humpty Doo 17/100).
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