Houghton vs Upper Hermitage
The verdict
Houghton rates higher for education (58 vs 52). Houghton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (65 vs 75 min).
Scores
HoughtonUpper Hermitage
| Houghton | Upper Hermitage | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 30 |
| Transport | 28 | 26 |
| Education | 58 | 52 |
| Liveability | 11 | 15 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Houghton | Upper Hermitage | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 511 | 273 |
| Median age | 50 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,356 | $1,978 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.5% | 29.9% |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | 79.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Houghton Declining · Upper Hermitage Declining
Property
| Houghton | Upper 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 | $695 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Houghton | Upper Hermitage | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 366 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,174 | 2,564 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Houghton | Upper 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 · Upper Hermitage
Transport
| Houghton | Upper 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 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.4 km | 11.4 km |
Liveability
| Houghton | Upper 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 | 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) | 18.0 km | 18.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.8 km | 20.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.4 km | 10.2 km |
Population & growth
| Houghton | Upper Hermitage | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 511 | 273 |
| Estimated 2025 | 523 | 279 |
| Projected 2041 | 501 | 267 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.58% | 0.54% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Houghton or Upper Hermitage?
Houghton has the higher transport score (Houghton 28/100 vs Upper Hermitage 26/100).
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