Hillwood vs Mount Direction
The verdict
Hillwood rates higher for education (45 vs 16). Hillwood is closer to the coast (1.6 km vs 5.2 km).
Scores
HillwoodMount Direction
| Hillwood | Mount Direction | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 22 |
| Transport | 14 | 8 |
| Education | 45 | 16 |
| Liveability | 44 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hillwood | Mount Direction | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 591 | 248 |
| Median age | 50 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,718 | $1,825 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.5% | 10.2% |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | 83.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Hillwood Stable · Mount Direction Stable
Property
| Hillwood | Mount Direction | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Hillwood | Mount Direction | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Hillwood | Mount Direction | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Hillwood · Mount Direction
Transport
| Hillwood | Mount Direction | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 14 | 8 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Hillwood | Mount Direction | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.6°C | 12.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 660 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 5.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 187.8 km | 187.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 29.4 km | 27.8 km |
Population & growth
| Hillwood | Mount Direction | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 591 | 248 |
| Estimated 2025 | 605 | 254 |
| Projected 2041 | 610 | 256 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.59% | 0.60% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Hillwood or Mount Direction?
Hillwood has the higher transport score (Hillwood 14/100 vs Mount Direction 8/100).
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