Hectorville vs Tranmere
The verdict
Hectorville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.36M in Tranmere. Tranmere has a shorter estimated CBD commute (30 vs 33 min). On the separate residential safety score, Tranmere rates higher (91 vs 76/100 in Hectorville).
Scores
| Hectorville | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 73 |
| Transport | 53 | 55 |
| Education | 78 | 82 |
| Liveability | 81 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hectorville | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,241 | 4,136 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,394 | $1,866 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.9% | 57.5% |
| Born in Australia | 53.8% | 63.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Hectorville Moderate Growth · Tranmere Moderate Growth
Property
| Hectorville | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.18M | $1.36M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 28.9% | 15.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $665 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hectorville | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 212 | 169 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | 97 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,504 | 2,418 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hectorville | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,070 | 1,097 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hectorville · Tranmere
Transport
| Hectorville | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.0 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Hectorville | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.7 km | 14.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.1 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Hectorville | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,241 | 4,136 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,582 | 4,469 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,782 | 4,664 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.95% | 1.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hectorville or Tranmere?
Tranmere has the higher residential safety score (Hectorville 76/100 vs Tranmere 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Hectorville or Tranmere?
Hectorville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.36M.
Which has better schools, Hectorville or Tranmere?
Tranmere has a higher average school ICSEA (Hectorville 1070 vs Tranmere 1097; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hectorville or Tranmere?
Tranmere has the higher transport score (Hectorville 53/100 vs Tranmere 55/100).
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