Highland Park vs Nerang
The verdict
Nerang rates higher for transport (85 vs 52).
Scores
Highland ParkNerang
| Highland Park | Nerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 70 |
| Transport | 52 | 85 |
| Education | 54 | 50 |
| Liveability | 72 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Highland Park | Nerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,576 | 17,048 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,609 | $1,423 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.5% | 24.2% |
| Born in Australia | 69.3% | 70.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Highland Park — · Nerang —
Property
| Highland Park | Nerang | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Highland Park | Nerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 608 | 616 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 380 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Highland Park | Nerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 993 |
See the full school list on each profile: Highland Park · Nerang
Transport
| Highland Park | Nerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 49 |
| 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 | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Highland Park | Nerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 9 |
| Parks | 12 | 46 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 30 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.8 km | 9.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 67.7 km | 63.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Highland Park | Nerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,576 | 17,048 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,803 | 17,815 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.85% | 1.11% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Highland Park or Nerang?
Highland Park and Nerang have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Highland Park or Nerang?
Nerang has a higher average school ICSEA (Highland Park 974 vs Nerang 993; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Highland Park or Nerang?
Nerang has the higher transport score (Highland Park 52/100 vs Nerang 85/100).
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