Houghton vs Lower Hermitage
The verdict
Houghton rates higher for liveability (11 vs 6). Lower Hermitage rates higher for education (63 vs 58). Houghton is closer to the coast (18.0 km vs 19.6 km).
Scores
HoughtonLower Hermitage
| Houghton | Lower Hermitage | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 30 |
| Transport | 28 | 26 |
| Education | 58 | 63 |
| Liveability | 11 | 6 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Houghton | Lower Hermitage | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 511 | 195 |
| Median age | 50 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,356 | $2,349 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.5% | 41.2% |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | 83.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.1 |
Growth: Houghton Declining · Lower Hermitage Declining
Property
| Houghton | Lower Hermitage | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Houghton | Lower Hermitage | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1,174 | 513 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Houghton | Lower Hermitage | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Houghton · Lower Hermitage
Transport
| Houghton | Lower Hermitage | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 65 | 77 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.4 km | 12.7 km |
Liveability
| Houghton | Lower Hermitage | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| 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) | 18.0 km | 19.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.8 km | 21.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.4 km | 11.5 km |
Population & growth
| Houghton | Lower Hermitage | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 511 | 195 |
| Estimated 2025 | 523 | 200 |
| Projected 2041 | 501 | 191 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.58% | 0.63% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Houghton or Lower Hermitage?
Houghton has the higher transport score (Houghton 28/100 vs Lower Hermitage 26/100).
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