Humpty Doo vs Nightcliff
The verdict
Nightcliff rates higher for liveability (68 vs 25). Nightcliff is closer to the coast (570 m vs 11.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Humpty Doo rates higher (86 vs 70/100 in Nightcliff).
Scores
| Humpty Doo | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 63 |
| Transport | 17 | 48 |
| Education | 32 | 74 |
| Liveability | 25 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Humpty Doo | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,313 | 3,884 |
| Median age | 39 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,401 | $2,051 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.0% | 59.9% |
| Born in Australia | 77.4% | 58.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Humpty Doo High Growth · Nightcliff Moderate Growth
Property
| Humpty Doo | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety
| Humpty Doo | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 255 | 335 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 812 | 1,107 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,252 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Humpty Doo | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Humpty Doo · Nightcliff
Transport
| Humpty Doo | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 17 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 112 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Humpty Doo | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 1 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.3 km | 570 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.4 km | 8.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 630 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 36.8 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Humpty Doo | Nightcliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,313 | 3,884 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,613 | 4,125 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,305 | 4,417 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.70% | 1.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Humpty Doo or Nightcliff?
Humpty Doo has the higher residential safety score (Humpty Doo 86/100 vs Nightcliff 70/100).
Which has better schools, Humpty Doo or Nightcliff?
Nightcliff has a higher average school ICSEA (Humpty Doo 950 vs Nightcliff 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Humpty Doo or Nightcliff?
Nightcliff has the higher transport score (Humpty Doo 17/100 vs Nightcliff 48/100).
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