Hilldene vs Puckapunyal
The verdict
Hilldene is closer to the coast (89.4 km vs 99.9 km).
Scores
HilldenePuckapunyal
| Hilldene | Puckapunyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 23 |
| Transport | 11 | 10 |
| Education | 47 | 45 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hilldene | Puckapunyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 330 | 1,108 |
| Median age | 49 | 24 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,666 | $2,510 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.8% | 24.7% |
| Born in Australia | 83.6% | 82.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.2 |
Growth: Hilldene High Growth · Puckapunyal High Growth
Property
| Hilldene | Puckapunyal | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Hilldene | Puckapunyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 909 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 303 | 90 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,849 | 1,083 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hilldene | Puckapunyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,004 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hilldene · Puckapunyal
Transport
| Hilldene | Puckapunyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 11 | 10 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.9 km | 19.6 km |
Liveability
| Hilldene | Puckapunyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 89.4 km | 99.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 86.7 km | 97.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 30.3 km | 40.5 km |
Population & growth
| Hilldene | Puckapunyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 330 | 1,108 |
| Estimated 2025 | 320 | 1,073 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,072 | 3,600 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.77% | -0.80% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Hilldene or Puckapunyal?
Hilldene has the higher transport score (Hilldene 11/100 vs Puckapunyal 10/100).
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