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Hollydeen vs Sandy Hollow

The verdict

Sandy Hollow is more affordable, with a median house price of $481K versus $1.32M in Hollydeen. Hollydeen rates higher for education (38 vs 14). Hollydeen is closer to the coast (126.0 km vs 128.7 km).

Scores

HollydeenSandy Hollow
HollydeenSandy Hollow
Overall1912
Transport00
Education3814
Liveability2222

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

HollydeenSandy Hollow
Population44188
Median age4744
Median household income (wk)$1,875$1,300
Bachelor degree or higher28.0%11.4%
Born in Australia79.5%81.9%
Avg household size2.42.4

Growth: Hollydeen Stable · Sandy Hollow Stable

Property

HollydeenSandy Hollow
Median house price$1.32M$481K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$530$550
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

HollydeenSandy Hollow
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k01,064
Total incidents /100k (all)9,0916,383

Total incidents over time

Schools

HollydeenSandy Hollow
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available864

See the full school list on each profile: Hollydeen · Sandy Hollow

Transport

HollydeenSandy Hollow
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)25.9 km31.2 km

Liveability

HollydeenSandy Hollow
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)126.0 km128.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)180.6 km179.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)9.3 km11.7 km

Population & growth

HollydeenSandy Hollow
Population (2021)44188
Estimated 202546196
Projected 204148206
Annual growth rate1.12%1.05%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Hollydeen or Sandy Hollow?

Sandy Hollow is more affordable, with a median house price of $481K versus $1.32M.

Which has better public transport, Hollydeen or Sandy Hollow?

Hollydeen and Sandy Hollow have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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