Herne Hill vs Manifold Heights
The verdict
Herne Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $727K versus $987K in Manifold Heights. Manifold Heights rates higher for education (72 vs 63). On the separate residential safety score, Manifold Heights rates higher (93 vs 86/100 in Herne Hill).
Scores
| Herne Hill | Manifold Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 76 |
| Transport | 61 | 64 |
| Education | 63 | 72 |
| Liveability | 84 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Herne Hill | Manifold Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,507 | 2,681 |
| Median age | 36 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,420 | $1,820 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.6% | 51.7% |
| Born in Australia | 83.7% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Herne Hill High Growth · Manifold Heights High Growth
Property
| Herne Hill | Manifold Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $727K | $987K |
| Median unit price | $361K | $463K |
| House price YoY | -11.9% | -28.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Herne Hill | Manifold Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 257 | 298 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 143 | 186 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 314 | 112 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,766 | 2,909 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Herne Hill | Manifold Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 1,071 |
See the full school list on each profile: Herne Hill · Manifold Heights
Transport
| Herne Hill | Manifold Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Herne Hill | Manifold Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 3 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | 71 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 66.4 km | 65.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.1 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Herne Hill | Manifold Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,507 | 2,681 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,698 | 2,827 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,233 | 4,000 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.33% | 1.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Herne Hill or Manifold Heights?
Manifold Heights has the higher residential safety score (Herne Hill 86/100 vs Manifold Heights 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Herne Hill or Manifold Heights?
Herne Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $727K versus $987K.
Which has better schools, Herne Hill or Manifold Heights?
Manifold Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Herne Hill 1059 vs Manifold Heights 1071; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Herne Hill or Manifold Heights?
Manifold Heights has the higher transport score (Herne Hill 61/100 vs Manifold Heights 64/100).
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