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Hamlyn Terrace vs Woongarrah

The verdict

Hamlyn Terrace is more affordable, with a median house price of $951K versus $980K in Woongarrah. Hamlyn Terrace has a shorter estimated CBD commute (231 vs 237 min). On the separate residential safety score, Woongarrah rates higher (78 vs 59/100 in Hamlyn Terrace).

Scores

Hamlyn TerraceWoongarrah
Hamlyn TerraceWoongarrah
Overall5957
Transport6158
Education4039
Liveability7371

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Hamlyn TerraceWoongarrah
Population8,7615,962
Median age3636
Median household income (wk)$1,941$2,255
Bachelor degree or higher24.9%23.8%
Born in Australia76.9%82.0%
Avg household size2.93.2

Growth: Hamlyn Terrace High Growth · Woongarrah High Growth

Property

Hamlyn TerraceWoongarrah
Median house price$951K$980K
Median unit price$685K$685K
House price YoY8.2%4.3%
Median rent — house (wk)$710$710
Rental yield (house)3.8%3.8%
Days on market (house)3938

Median price history

Safety

Hamlyn TerraceWoongarrah
Residential safety score5978
Break & enter dwelling /100k171134
Motor vehicle theft /100k14850
Domestic assault /100k662503
Total incidents /100k (all)5,7644,344

Total incidents over time

Schools

Hamlyn TerraceWoongarrah
Total schools12
Government11
Independent00
Average ICSEA9781,009

See the full school list on each profile: Hamlyn Terrace · Woongarrah

Transport

Hamlyn TerraceWoongarrah
Transport score6158
Train stations00
Bus stops5744
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)231237
Nearest train station (km)2.2 km2.9 km

Liveability

Hamlyn TerraceWoongarrah
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks105
Playgrounds85
Swimming pools1Data not available
Medical GPs21
Distance to coast (km)8.4 km8.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)73.1 km74.9 km
Nearest beach (km)8.4 km8.3 km
Nearest hospital (km)1.1 km2.4 km

Population & growth

Hamlyn TerraceWoongarrah
Population (2021)8,7615,962
Estimated 20259,9726,786
Projected 204115,45610,518
Annual growth rate3.29%3.29%

Common questions

Which is safer, Hamlyn Terrace or Woongarrah?

Woongarrah has the higher residential safety score (Hamlyn Terrace 59/100 vs Woongarrah 78/100).

Which is more affordable, Hamlyn Terrace or Woongarrah?

Hamlyn Terrace is more affordable, with a median house price of $951K versus $980K.

Which has better schools, Hamlyn Terrace or Woongarrah?

Woongarrah has a higher average school ICSEA (Hamlyn Terrace 978 vs Woongarrah 1009; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Hamlyn Terrace or Woongarrah?

Hamlyn Terrace has the higher transport score (Hamlyn Terrace 61/100 vs Woongarrah 58/100).

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