Haberfield vs Summer Hill (Inner West)
The verdict
Summer Hill (Inner West) is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.52M versus $2.58M 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).
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 | $2.58M | $2.52M |
| Median unit price | $659K | $978K |
| House price YoY | 12.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,210 | $810 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 29 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Haberfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 62 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 216 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 154 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,840 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Haberfield | Summer Hill (Inner West) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,122 | 1,153 |
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 more affordable, Haberfield or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Summer Hill (Inner West) is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.52M versus $2.58M.
Which has better schools, Haberfield or Summer Hill (Inner West)?
Summer Hill (Inner West) has a higher average school ICSEA (Haberfield 1122 vs Summer Hill (Inner West) 1153; 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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