Katoomba vs Mount Victoria
The verdict
Mount Victoria is more affordable, with a median house price of $810K versus $865K in Katoomba. Katoomba rates higher for liveability (85 vs 31). Katoomba is closer to the coast (81.3 km vs 83.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Victoria rates higher (100 vs 74/100 in Katoomba).
Scores
| Katoomba | Mount Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 60 |
| Transport | 87 | 84 |
| Education | 71 | 65 |
| Liveability | 85 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Katoomba | Mount Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,268 | 945 |
| Median age | 48 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,171 | $1,197 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.9% | 45.6% |
| Born in Australia | 73.3% | 75.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Katoomba Stable · Mount Victoria Stable
Property
| Katoomba | Mount Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $865K | $810K |
| Median unit price | $675K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.9% | 30.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $649 | $470 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Katoomba | Mount Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 109 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 60 | 106 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 472 | 317 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,946 | 7,090 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Katoomba | Mount Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 1,012 |
See the full school list on each profile: Katoomba · Mount Victoria
Transport
| Katoomba | Mount Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 84 |
| Train stations | 2 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 116 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 180 | 197 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Katoomba | Mount Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 9.8°C | 9.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 55 | 3 |
| Parks | 12 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 19 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 81.3 km | 83.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 85.8 km | 94.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 14.0 km |
Population & growth
| Katoomba | Mount Victoria | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,268 | 945 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,387 | 963 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,542 | 964 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.36% | 0.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Katoomba or Mount Victoria?
Mount Victoria has the higher residential safety score (Katoomba 74/100 vs Mount Victoria 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Katoomba or Mount Victoria?
Mount Victoria is more affordable, with a median house price of $810K versus $865K.
Which has better schools, Katoomba or Mount Victoria?
Katoomba has a higher average school ICSEA (Katoomba 1026 vs Mount Victoria 1012; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Katoomba or Mount Victoria?
Katoomba has the higher transport score (Katoomba 87/100 vs Mount Victoria 84/100).
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