Herne Hill vs Middle Swan
The verdict
Middle Swan rates higher for transport (51 vs 29). Middle Swan is closer to the coast (25.1 km vs 26.3 km).
Scores
Herne HillMiddle Swan
| Herne Hill | Middle Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 49 |
| Transport | 29 | 51 |
| Education | 40 | 42 |
| Liveability | 36 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Herne Hill | Middle Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,542 | 2,852 |
| Median age | 46 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,679 | $1,316 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Born in Australia | 74.2% | 65.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Herne Hill Moderate Growth · Middle Swan Moderate Growth
Property
| Herne Hill | Middle Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Herne Hill | Middle Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 324 | 316 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 130 | 140 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,038 | 1,017 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Herne Hill | Middle Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,002 | 944 |
See the full school list on each profile: Herne Hill · Middle Swan
Transport
| Herne Hill | Middle Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Herne Hill | Middle Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 74 | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.3 km | 25.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.0 km | 18.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Herne Hill | Middle Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,542 | 2,852 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,728 | 3,196 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,939 | 3,586 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.89% | 2.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Herne Hill or Middle Swan?
Herne Hill and Middle Swan have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Herne Hill or Middle Swan?
Herne Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Herne Hill 1002 vs Middle Swan 944; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Herne Hill or Middle Swan?
Middle Swan has the higher transport score (Herne Hill 29/100 vs Middle Swan 51/100).
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