Islington vs Tighes Hill
The verdict
Islington is more affordable, with a median house price of $951K versus $1.20M in Tighes Hill. On the separate residential safety score, Tighes Hill rates higher (37 vs 5/100 in Islington).
Scores
| Islington | Tighes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 84 |
| Transport | 80 | 76 |
| Education | 71 | 75 |
| Liveability | 99 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Islington | Tighes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,026 | 1,801 |
| Median age | 35 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,828 | $2,084 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.9% | 55.0% |
| Born in Australia | 83.7% | 82.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Islington High Growth · Tighes Hill High Growth
Property
| Islington | Tighes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $951K | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | $814K | $948K |
| House price YoY | 11.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $770 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 29 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Islington | Tighes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,086 | 333 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 494 | 555 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 592 | 222 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,808 | 7,496 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Islington | Tighes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,060 | 1,110 |
See the full school list on each profile: Islington · Tighes Hill
Transport
| Islington | Tighes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 560 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Islington | Tighes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 1 |
| Parks | 3 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.6 km | 3.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 117.9 km | 118.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.6 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Islington | Tighes Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,026 | 1,801 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,287 | 2,033 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,909 | 2,586 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.08% | 3.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Islington or Tighes Hill?
Tighes Hill has the higher residential safety score (Islington 5/100 vs Tighes Hill 37/100).
Which is more affordable, Islington or Tighes Hill?
Islington is more affordable, with a median house price of $951K versus $1.20M.
Which has better schools, Islington or Tighes Hill?
Tighes Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Islington 1060 vs Tighes Hill 1110; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Islington or Tighes Hill?
Islington has the higher transport score (Islington 80/100 vs Tighes Hill 76/100).
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