Huntingdale vs Southern River
The verdict
Huntingdale rates higher for transport (59 vs 32). Southern River rates higher for education (64 vs 50). Huntingdale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (65 vs 71 min).
Scores
| Huntingdale | Southern River | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 60 |
| Transport | 59 | 32 |
| Education | 50 | 64 |
| Liveability | 91 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Huntingdale | Southern River | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,021 | 12,852 |
| Median age | 35 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,785 | $2,364 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.1% | 45.8% |
| Born in Australia | 61.8% | 49.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.3 |
Growth: Huntingdale High Growth · Southern River High Growth
Property
| Huntingdale | Southern River | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Huntingdale | Southern River | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 310 | 311 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 155 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,009 | 1,012 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Huntingdale | Southern River | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 1,063 |
See the full school list on each profile: Huntingdale · Southern River
Transport
| Huntingdale | Southern River | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 65 | 71 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Huntingdale | Southern River | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 7 |
| Parks | 18 | 32 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 142 | 111 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.2 km | 18.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.8 km | 19.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Huntingdale | Southern River | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,021 | 12,852 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,430 | 14,860 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,717 | 22,392 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.69% | 3.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Huntingdale or Southern River?
Huntingdale and Southern River have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Huntingdale or Southern River?
Southern River has a higher average school ICSEA (Huntingdale 975 vs Southern River 1063; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Huntingdale or Southern River?
Huntingdale has the higher transport score (Huntingdale 59/100 vs Southern River 32/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs