Hendon vs Royal Park
The verdict
Hendon is more affordable, with a median house price of $915K versus $920K in Royal Park. Hendon has a shorter estimated CBD commute (41 vs 44 min). On the separate residential safety score, Hendon rates higher (100 vs 67/100 in Royal Park).
Scores
| Hendon | Royal Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 72 |
| Transport | 81 | 80 |
| Education | 58 | 54 |
| Liveability | 81 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hendon | Royal Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,271 | 3,453 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,361 | $1,414 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.5% | 31.4% |
| Born in Australia | 69.8% | 70.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Hendon Stable · Royal Park Stable
Property
| Hendon | Royal Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $915K | $920K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 28.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $640 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hendon | Royal Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 232 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 203 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,733 | 6,661 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hendon | Royal Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 966 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hendon · Royal Park
Transport
| Hendon | Royal Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Hendon | Royal Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 3 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.8 km | 10.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Hendon | Royal Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,271 | 3,453 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,336 | 3,631 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,371 | 3,723 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.25% | 1.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hendon or Royal Park?
Hendon has the higher residential safety score (Hendon 100/100 vs Royal Park 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Hendon or Royal Park?
Hendon is more affordable, with a median house price of $915K versus $920K.
Which has better public transport, Hendon or Royal Park?
Hendon has the higher transport score (Hendon 81/100 vs Royal Park 80/100).
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