Hawkesbury Heights vs Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains)
The verdict
Hawkesbury Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.35M in Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains). Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) rates higher for transport (41 vs 26). Hawkesbury Heights is closer to the coast (49.7 km vs 51.6 km).
Scores
| Hawkesbury Heights | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 37 |
| Transport | 26 | 41 |
| Education | 54 | 52 |
| Liveability | 22 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hawkesbury Heights | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 468 | 1,119 |
| Median age | 35 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,279 | $2,635 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.3% | 28.2% |
| Born in Australia | 83.8% | 87.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Hawkesbury Heights Stable · Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) Stable
Property
| Hawkesbury Heights | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.22M | $1.35M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 25 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hawkesbury Heights | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 214 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 214 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 214 | 268 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,137 | 804 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hawkesbury Heights | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Hawkesbury Heights · Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains)
Transport
| Hawkesbury Heights | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 152 | 150 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.9 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Hawkesbury Heights | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 42 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 49.7 km | 51.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 56.9 km | 56.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.2 km | 10.2 km |
Population & growth
| Hawkesbury Heights | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 468 | 1,119 |
| Estimated 2025 | 474 | 1,133 |
| Projected 2041 | 473 | 1,130 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Hawkesbury Heights or Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains)?
Hawkesbury Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.35M.
Which has better public transport, Hawkesbury Heights or Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains)?
Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) has the higher transport score (Hawkesbury Heights 26/100 vs Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) 41/100).
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