Golden Square vs Quarry Hill
The verdict
Golden Square is more affordable, with a median house price of $505K versus $568K in Quarry Hill. Quarry Hill rates higher for transport (86 vs 58). Quarry Hill is closer to the coast (129.9 km vs 131.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Golden Square rates higher (75 vs 59/100 in Quarry Hill).
Scores
| Golden Square | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 82 |
| Transport | 58 | 86 |
| Education | 49 | 64 |
| Liveability | 77 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Golden Square | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,220 | 2,365 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,344 | $1,648 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.9% | 49.0% |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 87.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Golden Square High Growth · Quarry Hill High Growth
Property
| Golden Square | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $505K | $568K |
| Median unit price | $397K | $385K |
| House price YoY | -4.1% | -13.6% |
| 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
| Golden Square | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 347 | 507 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 195 | 254 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 466 | 381 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,542 | 5,032 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Golden Square | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Golden Square · Quarry Hill
Transport
| Golden Square | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 65 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Golden Square | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 131.2 km | 129.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 131.6 km | 130.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 83.3 km | 82.2 km |
Population & growth
| Golden Square | Quarry Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,220 | 2,365 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,350 | 2,394 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,177 | 3,124 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.35% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Golden Square or Quarry Hill?
Golden Square has the higher residential safety score (Golden Square 75/100 vs Quarry Hill 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Golden Square or Quarry Hill?
Golden Square is more affordable, with a median house price of $505K versus $568K.
Which has better schools, Golden Square or Quarry Hill?
Quarry Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Golden Square 962 vs Quarry Hill 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Golden Square or Quarry Hill?
Quarry Hill has the higher transport score (Golden Square 58/100 vs Quarry Hill 86/100).
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