Hawkesbury Heights vs Winmalee
The verdict
Winmalee is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.28M in Hawkesbury Heights. Winmalee rates higher for liveability (45 vs 22). Hawkesbury Heights is closer to the coast (49.7 km vs 52.7 km).
Scores
Hawkesbury HeightsWinmalee
| Hawkesbury Heights | Winmalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 51 |
| Transport | 26 | 46 |
| Education | 54 | 63 |
| Liveability | 22 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hawkesbury Heights | Winmalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 468 | 6,388 |
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,279 | $2,147 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.3% | 38.8% |
| Born in Australia | 83.8% | 84.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Hawkesbury Heights Stable · Winmalee Stable
Property
| Hawkesbury Heights | Winmalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.28M | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $850K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 3.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hawkesbury Heights | Winmalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 214 | 31 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 214 | 31 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 214 | 141 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,350 | 1,879 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hawkesbury Heights | Winmalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,043 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hawkesbury Heights · Winmalee
Transport
| Hawkesbury Heights | Winmalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 183 | 189 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.9 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Hawkesbury Heights | Winmalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 1 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 49.7 km | 52.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 56.9 km | 59.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.2 km | 13.2 km |
Population & growth
| Hawkesbury Heights | Winmalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 468 | 6,388 |
| Estimated 2025 | 474 | 6,468 |
| Projected 2041 | 473 | 6,452 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Hawkesbury Heights or Winmalee?
Winmalee is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.28M.
Which has better public transport, Hawkesbury Heights or Winmalee?
Winmalee has the higher transport score (Hawkesbury Heights 26/100 vs Winmalee 46/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs
Hawkesbury Heights
vs