Mortdale vs Peakhurst Heights
The verdict
Peakhurst Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.86M versus $1.87M in Mortdale. Mortdale rates higher for transport (95 vs 75). Mortdale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (41 vs 66 min). On the separate residential safety score, Peakhurst Heights rates higher (100 vs 88/100 in Mortdale).
Scores
| Mortdale | Peakhurst Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 75 |
| Transport | 95 | 75 |
| Education | 73 | 65 |
| Liveability | 97 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mortdale | Peakhurst Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,745 | 2,524 |
| Median age | 38 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,995 | $2,105 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.3% | 41.4% |
| Born in Australia | 59.1% | 77.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Mortdale Stable · Peakhurst Heights Stable
Property
| Mortdale | Peakhurst Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.87M | $1.86M |
| Median unit price | $801K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 16.0% | 15.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $880 | $875 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mortdale | Peakhurst Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 149 | 40 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 121 | 40 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 214 | 357 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,295 | 1,704 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mortdale | Peakhurst Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,052 | 1,064 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mortdale · Peakhurst Heights
Transport
| Mortdale | Peakhurst Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 75 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 870 m | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Mortdale | Peakhurst Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 1 |
| Parks | 19 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 7.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.4 km | 18.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.5 km | 8.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Mortdale | Peakhurst Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,745 | 2,524 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,167 | 2,623 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,235 | 2,762 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mortdale or Peakhurst Heights?
Peakhurst Heights has the higher residential safety score (Mortdale 88/100 vs Peakhurst Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Mortdale or Peakhurst Heights?
Peakhurst Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.86M versus $1.87M.
Which has better schools, Mortdale or Peakhurst Heights?
Peakhurst Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Mortdale 1052 vs Peakhurst Heights 1064; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mortdale or Peakhurst Heights?
Mortdale has the higher transport score (Mortdale 95/100 vs Peakhurst Heights 75/100).
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