Griffith vs Hanwood
The verdict
Griffith is more affordable, with a median house price of $630K versus $657K in Hanwood. Griffith rates higher for liveability (80 vs 14). Hanwood is closer to the coast (399.2 km vs 407.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hanwood rates higher (63 vs 33/100 in Griffith).
Scores
| Griffith | Hanwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 15 |
| Transport | 64 | 0 |
| Education | 40 | 32 |
| Liveability | 80 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Griffith | Hanwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,505 | 1,388 |
| Median age | 36 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,676 | $1,856 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.6% | 17.8% |
| Born in Australia | 66.2% | 68.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Griffith Moderate Growth · Hanwood Stable
Property
| Griffith | Hanwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $630K | $657K |
| Median unit price | $524K | $451K |
| House price YoY | 15.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Griffith | Hanwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 405 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 251 | 144 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 887 | 793 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,023 | 4,467 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Griffith | Hanwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 12 | 1 |
| Government | 7 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 933 | 982 |
See the full school list on each profile: Griffith · Hanwood
Transport
| Griffith | Hanwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 780 m | 7.6 km |
Liveability
| Griffith | Hanwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 10 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 0 |
| Parks | 69 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 407.5 km | 399.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 477.5 km | 479.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 270 m | 8.1 km |
Population & growth
| Griffith | Hanwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 19,505 | 1,388 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,592 | 1,413 |
| Projected 2041 | 22,787 | 1,470 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.11% | 0.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Griffith or Hanwood?
Hanwood has the higher residential safety score (Griffith 33/100 vs Hanwood 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Griffith or Hanwood?
Griffith is more affordable, with a median house price of $630K versus $657K.
Which has better schools, Griffith or Hanwood?
Hanwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Griffith 933 vs Hanwood 982; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Griffith or Hanwood?
Griffith has the higher transport score (Griffith 64/100 vs Hanwood 0/100).
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