Halls Gap vs Mount Dryden
The verdict
Halls Gap rates higher for education (55 vs 0). Halls Gap is closer to the coast (135.8 km vs 144.5 km).
Scores
Halls GapMount Dryden
| Halls Gap | Mount Dryden | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 6 |
| Transport | 15 | 0 |
| Education | 55 | 0 |
| Liveability | 33 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Halls Gap | Mount Dryden | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 495 | 8 |
| Median age | 44 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,196 | $4,249 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.0% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 70.9% | 62.5% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Halls Gap Declining · Mount Dryden Declining
Property
| Halls Gap | Mount Dryden | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $563K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 13.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Halls Gap | Mount Dryden | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 606 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,465 | 12,500 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Halls Gap | Mount Dryden | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Halls Gap · Mount Dryden
Transport
| Halls Gap | Mount Dryden | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 15 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 23.1 km | 21.6 km |
Liveability
| Halls Gap | Mount Dryden | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 135.8 km | 144.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 228.1 km | 231.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 23.7 km | 22.3 km |
Population & growth
| Halls Gap | Mount Dryden | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 495 | 8 |
| Estimated 2025 | 493 | 8 |
| Projected 2041 | 477 | 8 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.10% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Halls Gap or Mount Dryden?
Halls Gap has the higher transport score (Halls Gap 15/100 vs Mount Dryden 0/100).
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