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Hyland Park vs Nambucca Heads

The verdict

Hyland Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $675K versus $715K in Nambucca Heads. Hyland Park rates higher for education (37 vs 29). Nambucca Heads rates higher for liveability (63 vs 29). Hyland Park is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 2.6 km).

Scores

Hyland ParkNambucca Heads
Hyland ParkNambucca Heads
Overall3747
Transport4646
Education3729
Liveability2963

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Hyland ParkNambucca Heads
Population4406,675
Median age4957
Median household income (wk)$989$839
Bachelor degree or higher28.0%18.9%
Born in Australia82.0%78.3%
Avg household size2.22

Growth: Hyland Park Stable · Nambucca Heads Stable

Property

Hyland ParkNambucca Heads
Median house price$675K$715K
Median unit price$540K$505K
House price YoYData not available-3.7%
Median rent — house (wk)$580$580
Rental yield (house)Data not available4.6%
Days on market (house)2032

Median price history

Safety

Hyland ParkNambucca Heads
Residential safety score37
Break & enter dwelling /100k227210
Motor vehicle theft /100k227315
Domestic assault /100k01,034
Total incidents /100k (all)3,18211,026

Total incidents over time

Schools

Hyland ParkNambucca Heads
Total schools04
Government03
Independent01
Average ICSEAData not available927

See the full school list on each profile: Hyland Park · Nambucca Heads

Transport

Hyland ParkNambucca Heads
Transport score4646
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.9 km2.1 km

Liveability

Hyland ParkNambucca Heads
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,7001,700
Supermarkets03
Cafes & restaurants018
Parks014
PlaygroundsData not available6
Swimming poolsData not available7
Medical GPs02
Distance to coast (km)1.1 km2.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)399.9 km395.8 km
Nearest beach (km)900 m3.1 km
Nearest hospital (km)10.6 km6.5 km

Population & growth

Hyland ParkNambucca Heads
Population (2021)4406,675
Estimated 20254526,851
Projected 20414707,125
Annual growth rate0.67%0.65%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Hyland Park or Nambucca Heads?

Hyland Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $675K versus $715K.

Which has better public transport, Hyland Park or Nambucca Heads?

Hyland Park and Nambucca Heads have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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