Gooseberry Hill vs High Wycombe
The verdict
Gooseberry Hill rates higher for education (63 vs 45). High Wycombe rates higher for transport (91 vs 34). High Wycombe is closer to the coast (23.1 km vs 27.5 km).
Scores
| Gooseberry Hill | High Wycombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 73 |
| Transport | 34 | 91 |
| Education | 63 | 45 |
| Liveability | 71 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gooseberry Hill | High Wycombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,323 | 12,198 |
| Median age | 49 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,169 | $1,758 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.0% | 22.0% |
| Born in Australia | 65.1% | 71.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Gooseberry Hill Moderate Growth · High Wycombe High Growth
Property
| Gooseberry Hill | High Wycombe | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Gooseberry Hill | High Wycombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 301 | 312 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,023 | 1,008 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gooseberry Hill | High Wycombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,072 | 1,000 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gooseberry Hill · High Wycombe
Transport
| Gooseberry Hill | High Wycombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 62 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 65 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.2 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Gooseberry Hill | High Wycombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 6 |
| Parks | 3 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 129 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.5 km | 23.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.7 km | 13.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Gooseberry Hill | High Wycombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,323 | 12,198 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,499 | 12,922 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,814 | 16,988 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 1.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gooseberry Hill or High Wycombe?
Gooseberry Hill and High Wycombe have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Gooseberry Hill or High Wycombe?
Gooseberry Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Gooseberry Hill 1072 vs High Wycombe 1000; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gooseberry Hill or High Wycombe?
High Wycombe has the higher transport score (Gooseberry Hill 34/100 vs High Wycombe 91/100).
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