Gillen vs Nightcliff
The verdict
Nightcliff rates higher for education (74 vs 37). Nightcliff is closer to the coast (570 m vs 884.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Nightcliff rates higher (70 vs 11/100 in Gillen).
Scores
| Gillen | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 63 |
| Transport | 29 | 48 |
| Education | 37 | 74 |
| Liveability | 69 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gillen | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,466 | 3,884 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,176 | $2,051 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.3% | 59.9% |
| Born in Australia | 64.7% | 58.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Gillen Moderate Growth · Nightcliff Moderate Growth
Property
| Gillen | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,590 | 335 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,463 | 1,107 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,727 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gillen | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 838 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gillen · Nightcliff
Transport
| Gillen | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Gillen | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Parks | 12 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 884.6 km | 570 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1290.4 km | 8.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 630 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Gillen | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,466 | 3,884 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,748 | 4,125 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,045 | 4,417 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.54% | 1.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gillen or Nightcliff?
Nightcliff has the higher residential safety score (Gillen 11/100 vs Nightcliff 70/100).
Which has better schools, Gillen or Nightcliff?
Nightcliff has a higher average school ICSEA (Gillen 838 vs Nightcliff 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gillen or Nightcliff?
Nightcliff has the higher transport score (Gillen 29/100 vs Nightcliff 48/100).
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