Hillcrest vs Northgate
The verdict
Hillcrest is more affordable, with a median house price of $948K versus $1.10M in Northgate. Northgate rates higher for transport (70 vs 50). Northgate is closer to the coast (8.3 km vs 9.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Northgate rates higher (63 vs 43/100 in Hillcrest).
Scores
| Hillcrest | Northgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 75 |
| Transport | 50 | 70 |
| Education | 75 | 75 |
| Liveability | 81 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hillcrest | Northgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,659 | 3,184 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,599 | $2,207 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.0% | 54.3% |
| Born in Australia | 54.8% | 62.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3 |
Growth: Hillcrest Moderate Growth · Northgate —
Property
| Hillcrest | Northgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $948K | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 20.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hillcrest | Northgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 383 | 251 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 328 | 251 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,434 | 3,235 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hillcrest | Northgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,087 | 1,086 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hillcrest · Northgate
Transport
| Hillcrest | Northgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.8 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Hillcrest | Northgate | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.9 km | 8.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.3 km | 8.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.7 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Hillcrest | Northgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,659 | 3,184 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,836 | 3,417 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,431 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 1.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hillcrest or Northgate?
Northgate has the higher residential safety score (Hillcrest 43/100 vs Northgate 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Hillcrest or Northgate?
Hillcrest is more affordable, with a median house price of $948K versus $1.10M.
Which has better schools, Hillcrest or Northgate?
Hillcrest has a higher average school ICSEA (Hillcrest 1087 vs Northgate 1086; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hillcrest or Northgate?
Northgate has the higher transport score (Hillcrest 50/100 vs Northgate 70/100).
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