Haberfield vs Summer Hill (Inner West)
The verdict
Summer Hill (Inner West) is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.54M versus $3.25M in Haberfield. Summer Hill (Inner West) rates higher for transport (97 vs 83). Summer Hill (Inner West) is closer to the coast (6.8 km vs 8.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Haberfield rates higher (96 vs 66/100 in Summer Hill (Inner West)).
Scores
| Haberfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 95 |
| Transport | 83 | 97 |
| Education | 85 | 88 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Haberfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,480 | 7,288 |
| Median age | 46 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,761 | $2,260 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.6% | 68.8% |
| Born in Australia | 69.8% | 64.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.1 |
Growth: Haberfield Stable · Summer Hill (Inner West) Stable
Property
| Haberfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.25M | $2.54M |
| Median unit price | $659K | $991K |
| House price YoY | 34.0% | -0.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $825 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 66 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Haberfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 62 | 274 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 216 | 123 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 154 | 233 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,608 | 3,430 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Haberfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,119 | 1,157 |
See the full school list on each profile: Haberfield · Summer Hill (Inner West)
Transport
| Haberfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 40 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 320 m |
Liveability
| Haberfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 22 |
| Parks | 11 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.3 km | 6.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.2 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.4 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Haberfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,480 | 7,288 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,719 | 7,557 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,611 | 7,435 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.91% | 0.91% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Haberfield or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Haberfield has the higher residential safety score (Haberfield 96/100 vs Summer Hill (Inner West) 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Haberfield or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Summer Hill (Inner West) is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.54M versus $3.25M.
Which has better schools, Haberfield or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Summer Hill (Inner West) has a higher average school ICSEA (Haberfield 1119 vs Summer Hill (Inner West) 1157; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Haberfield or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Summer Hill (Inner West) has the higher transport score (Haberfield 83/100 vs Summer Hill (Inner West) 97/100).
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