Hamlyn Terrace vs Wyong
The verdict
Wyong is more affordable, with a median house price of $868K versus $988K in Hamlyn Terrace. Wyong rates higher for transport (88 vs 61). Wyong has a shorter estimated CBD commute (122 vs 192 min). On the separate residential safety score, Hamlyn Terrace rates higher (59 vs 5/100 in Wyong).
Scores
| Hamlyn Terrace | Wyong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 67 |
| Transport | 61 | 88 |
| Education | 40 | 39 |
| Liveability | 73 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hamlyn Terrace | Wyong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,761 | 4,530 |
| Median age | 36 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,941 | $1,096 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.9% | 23.4% |
| Born in Australia | 76.9% | 73.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Hamlyn Terrace High Growth · Wyong Moderate Growth
Property
| Hamlyn Terrace | Wyong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $988K | $868K |
| Median unit price | $691K | $548K |
| House price YoY | 12.7% | 15.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hamlyn Terrace | Wyong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 171 | 618 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 508 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 662 | 1,479 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,965 | 25,276 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hamlyn Terrace | Wyong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 1,008 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hamlyn Terrace · Wyong
Transport
| Hamlyn Terrace | Wyong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 57 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 192 | 122 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Hamlyn Terrace | Wyong | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 13 |
| Parks | 10 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.4 km | 9.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 73.1 km | 69.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.4 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Hamlyn Terrace | Wyong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,761 | 4,530 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,972 | 4,601 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,456 | 5,190 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.29% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hamlyn Terrace or Wyong?
Hamlyn Terrace has the higher residential safety score (Hamlyn Terrace 59/100 vs Wyong 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Hamlyn Terrace or Wyong?
Wyong is more affordable, with a median house price of $868K versus $988K.
Which has better schools, Hamlyn Terrace or Wyong?
Wyong has a higher average school ICSEA (Hamlyn Terrace 979 vs Wyong 1008; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hamlyn Terrace or Wyong?
Wyong has the higher transport score (Hamlyn Terrace 61/100 vs Wyong 88/100).
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