Hamlyn Heights vs Herne Hill
The verdict
Hamlyn Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $724K versus $727K in Herne Hill. Hamlyn Heights has a shorter estimated CBD commute (173 vs 175 min).
Scores
| Hamlyn Heights | Herne Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 70 |
| Transport | 62 | 61 |
| Education | 62 | 63 |
| Liveability | 87 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hamlyn Heights | Herne Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,518 | 3,507 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,643 | $1,420 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.6% | 40.6% |
| Born in Australia | 81.2% | 83.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Hamlyn Heights High Growth · Herne Hill High Growth
Property
| Hamlyn Heights | Herne Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $724K | $727K |
| Median unit price | $511K | $361K |
| House price YoY | -12.2% | -11.9% |
| 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
| Hamlyn Heights | Herne Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 338 | 257 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 169 | 143 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 107 | 314 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,976 | 2,766 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hamlyn Heights | Herne Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hamlyn Heights · Herne Hill
Transport
| Hamlyn Heights | Herne Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 173 | 175 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Hamlyn Heights | Herne Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 5 |
| Parks | 9 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 42 | 18 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.7 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 65.4 km | 66.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 4.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Hamlyn Heights | Herne Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,518 | 3,507 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,874 | 3,698 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,726 | 5,233 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.34% | 1.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hamlyn Heights or Herne Hill?
Herne Hill has the higher residential safety score (Hamlyn Heights 85/100 vs Herne Hill 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Hamlyn Heights or Herne Hill?
Hamlyn Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $724K versus $727K.
Which has better schools, Hamlyn Heights or Herne Hill?
Herne Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Hamlyn Heights 997 vs Herne Hill 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hamlyn Heights or Herne Hill?
Hamlyn Heights has the higher transport score (Hamlyn Heights 62/100 vs Herne Hill 61/100).
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