Girraween vs Pendle Hill
The verdict
Pendle Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.41M in Girraween. Girraween rates higher for education (79 vs 72). Pendle Hill rates higher for transport (95 vs 77). Pendle Hill is closer to the coast (25.2 km vs 26.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Girraween rates higher (55 vs 48/100 in Pendle Hill).
Scores
| Girraween | Pendle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 87 |
| Transport | 77 | 95 |
| Education | 79 | 72 |
| Liveability | 85 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Girraween | Pendle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,256 | 7,743 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,378 | $1,824 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.4% | 52.9% |
| Born in Australia | 34.2% | 35.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Girraween Moderate Growth · Pendle Hill Moderate Growth
Property
| Girraween | Pendle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | $913K | $498K |
| House price YoY | -3.4% | 6.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Girraween | Pendle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 240 | 220 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 320 | 232 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 272 | 504 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,389 | 6,290 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Girraween | Pendle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,153 | 1,017 |
See the full school list on each profile: Girraween · Pendle Hill
Transport
| Girraween | Pendle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 89 | 57 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 300 m |
Liveability
| Girraween | Pendle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 11 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.3 km | 25.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.6 km | 24.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Girraween | Pendle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,256 | 7,743 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,467 | 8,004 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,078 | 8,761 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Girraween or Pendle Hill?
Girraween has the higher residential safety score (Girraween 55/100 vs Pendle Hill 48/100).
Which is more affordable, Girraween or Pendle Hill?
Pendle Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.41M.
Which has better schools, Girraween or Pendle Hill?
Girraween has a higher average school ICSEA (Girraween 1153 vs Pendle Hill 1017; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Girraween or Pendle Hill?
Pendle Hill has the higher transport score (Girraween 77/100 vs Pendle Hill 95/100).
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