Gowrie (Singleton) vs McDougalls Hill
The verdict
Gowrie (Singleton) is more affordable, with a median house price of $790K versus $904K in McDougalls Hill. Gowrie (Singleton) rates higher for education (36 vs 21). Gowrie (Singleton) is closer to the coast (70.5 km vs 71.7 km).
Scores
Gowrie (Singleton)McDougalls Hill
| Gowrie (Singleton) | McDougalls Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 39 |
| Transport | 55 | 41 |
| Education | 36 | 21 |
| Liveability | 63 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gowrie (Singleton) | McDougalls Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 338 | 131 |
| Median age | 42 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,062 | $1,593 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.5% | 4.8% |
| Born in Australia | 92.0% | 82.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Gowrie (Singleton) Stable · McDougalls Hill Stable
Property
| Gowrie (Singleton) | McDougalls Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $790K | $904K |
| Median unit price | $970K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $645 | $645 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gowrie (Singleton) | McDougalls Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 763 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 763 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 9,924 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gowrie (Singleton) | McDougalls Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Gowrie (Singleton) · McDougalls Hill
Transport
| Gowrie (Singleton) | McDougalls Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Gowrie (Singleton) | McDougalls Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 70.5 km | 71.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 145.6 km | 147.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Gowrie (Singleton) | McDougalls Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 338 | 131 |
| Estimated 2025 | 343 | 133 |
| Projected 2041 | 364 | 141 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.37% | 0.38% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Gowrie (Singleton) or McDougalls Hill?
Gowrie (Singleton) is more affordable, with a median house price of $790K versus $904K.
Which has better public transport, Gowrie (Singleton) or McDougalls Hill?
Gowrie (Singleton) has the higher transport score (Gowrie (Singleton) 55/100 vs McDougalls Hill 41/100).
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