Hallett Cove vs Sheidow Park
The verdict
Sheidow Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $910K versus $943K in Hallett Cove. Hallett Cove rates higher for transport (93 vs 63). Sheidow Park rates higher for liveability (62 vs 43). Hallett Cove is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 2.9 km).
Scores
| Hallett Cove | Sheidow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 61 |
| Transport | 93 | 63 |
| Education | 59 | 58 |
| Liveability | 43 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hallett Cove | Sheidow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,512 | 6,731 |
| Median age | 43 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,871 | $2,024 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.9% | 36.0% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 74.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Hallett Cove Stable · Sheidow Park Stable
Property
| Hallett Cove | Sheidow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $943K | $910K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 4.8% | 26.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $637 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hallett Cove | Sheidow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 120 | 30 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 56 | 30 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,918 | 1,813 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hallett Cove | Sheidow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | 1,046 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hallett Cove · Sheidow Park
Transport
| Hallett Cove | Sheidow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 63 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 89 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 890 m | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Hallett Cove | Sheidow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 24 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 284 | 97 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 2.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.0 km | 18.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.1 km | 15.3 km |
Population & growth
| Hallett Cove | Sheidow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,512 | 6,731 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,696 | 6,841 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,045 | 7,369 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.37% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hallett Cove or Sheidow Park?
Hallett Cove and Sheidow Park have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Hallett Cove or Sheidow Park?
Sheidow Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $910K versus $943K.
Which has better schools, Hallett Cove or Sheidow Park?
Sheidow Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Hallett Cove 1018 vs Sheidow Park 1046; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hallett Cove or Sheidow Park?
Hallett Cove has the higher transport score (Hallett Cove 93/100 vs Sheidow Park 63/100).
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