McDougalls Hill vs Singleton Heights
The verdict
Singleton Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $720K versus $904K in McDougalls Hill. Singleton Heights rates higher for transport (52 vs 41).
Scores
McDougalls HillSingleton Heights
| McDougalls Hill | Singleton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 46 |
| Transport | 41 | 52 |
| Education | 21 | 31 |
| Liveability | 53 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| McDougalls Hill | Singleton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 131 | 4,896 |
| Median age | 49 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,593 | $1,925 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 4.8% | 16.8% |
| Born in Australia | 82.4% | 85.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: McDougalls Hill Stable · Singleton Heights Stable
Property
| McDougalls Hill | Singleton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $904K | $720K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $449K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 14.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| McDougalls Hill | Singleton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 763 | 225 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 143 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 763 | 1,144 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,397 | 6,352 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| McDougalls Hill | Singleton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 920 |
See the full school list on each profile: McDougalls Hill · Singleton Heights
Transport
| McDougalls Hill | Singleton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| McDougalls Hill | Singleton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 71.7 km | 70.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 147.7 km | 148.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| McDougalls Hill | Singleton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 131 | 4,896 |
| Estimated 2025 | 133 | 4,969 |
| Projected 2041 | 141 | 5,271 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.38% | 0.37% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, McDougalls Hill or Singleton Heights?
Singleton Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $720K versus $904K.
Which has better public transport, McDougalls Hill or Singleton Heights?
Singleton Heights has the higher transport score (McDougalls Hill 41/100 vs Singleton Heights 52/100).
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