Huskisson vs Hyams Beach
The verdict
Huskisson is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.43M versus $2.05M in Hyams Beach. Huskisson rates higher for liveability (35 vs 27). Hyams Beach rates higher for education (61 vs 48). Hyams Beach is closer to the coast (810 m vs 1.9 km).
Scores
HuskissonHyams Beach
| Huskisson | Hyams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 48 | 61 |
| Liveability | 35 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Huskisson | Hyams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 840 | 137 |
| Median age | 56 | 65 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,294 | $1,850 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.6% | 50.5% |
| Born in Australia | 72.0% | 67.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Growth: Huskisson High Growth · Hyams Beach High Growth
Property
| Huskisson | Hyams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.43M | $2.05M |
| Median unit price | $1.16M | $1.38M |
| House price YoY | -15.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 62 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Huskisson | Hyams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 119 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 238 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 714 | 730 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,786 | 3,650 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Huskisson | Hyams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,004 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Huskisson · Hyams Beach
Transport
| Huskisson | Hyams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 20.9 km | 29.3 km |
Liveability
| Huskisson | Hyams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 810 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 139.3 km | 145.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 1.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.5 km | 27.9 km |
Population & growth
| Huskisson | Hyams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 840 | 137 |
| Estimated 2025 | 879 | 143 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,437 | 234 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.14% | 1.08% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Huskisson or Hyams Beach?
Huskisson is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.43M versus $2.05M.
Which has better public transport, Huskisson or Hyams Beach?
Huskisson and Hyams Beach have similar transport scores.
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