Hillsdale vs Pagewood
The verdict
Hillsdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.31M versus $2.73M in Pagewood. Pagewood rates higher for liveability (97 vs 92). Pagewood has a shorter estimated CBD commute (34 vs 39 min). On the separate residential safety score, Hillsdale rates higher (84 vs 70/100 in Pagewood).
Scores
| Hillsdale | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 80 |
| Transport | 63 | 64 |
| Education | 74 | 78 |
| Liveability | 92 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hillsdale | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,647 | 3,885 |
| Median age | 35 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,635 | $2,281 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.1% | 48.1% |
| Born in Australia | 43.3% | 64.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Hillsdale Moderate Growth · Pagewood Moderate Growth
Property
| Hillsdale | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.31M | $2.73M |
| Median unit price | $762K | $1.07M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,470 | $1,400 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 75 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hillsdale | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 106 | 232 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 142 | 180 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 301 | 129 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,223 | 4,118 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hillsdale | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,046 | 1,085 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hillsdale · Pagewood
Transport
| Hillsdale | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.7 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Hillsdale | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 14 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.7 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.0 km | 7.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 3.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Hillsdale | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,647 | 3,885 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,347 | 4,367 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,463 | 4,446 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.96% | 2.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hillsdale or Pagewood?
Hillsdale has the higher residential safety score (Hillsdale 84/100 vs Pagewood 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Hillsdale or Pagewood?
Hillsdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.31M versus $2.73M.
Which has better schools, Hillsdale or Pagewood?
Pagewood has a higher average school ICSEA (Hillsdale 1046 vs Pagewood 1085; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hillsdale or Pagewood?
Pagewood has the higher transport score (Hillsdale 63/100 vs Pagewood 64/100).
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