Mortdale vs Peakhurst
The verdict
Peakhurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $1.87M in Mortdale. Mortdale rates higher for transport (95 vs 80). Mortdale is closer to the coast (6.6 km vs 8.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mortdale rates higher (88 vs 76/100 in Peakhurst).
Scores
| Mortdale | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 80 |
| Transport | 95 | 80 |
| Education | 73 | 65 |
| Liveability | 97 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mortdale | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,745 | 12,079 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,995 | $1,835 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.3% | 40.5% |
| Born in Australia | 59.1% | 63.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Mortdale Stable · Peakhurst Stable
Property
| Mortdale | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.87M | $1.68M |
| Median unit price | $801K | $838K |
| House price YoY | 16.0% | 11.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $880 | $875 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 51 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mortdale | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 149 | 124 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 121 | 116 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 214 | 356 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,295 | 3,568 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mortdale | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,052 | 1,025 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mortdale · Peakhurst
Transport
| Mortdale | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 80 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 89 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 41 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 870 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Mortdale | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 1 |
| Parks | 19 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 8.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.4 km | 17.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.5 km | 9.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Mortdale | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,745 | 12,079 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,167 | 12,551 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,235 | 13,219 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 0.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mortdale or Peakhurst?
Mortdale has the higher residential safety score (Mortdale 88/100 vs Peakhurst 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Mortdale or Peakhurst?
Peakhurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $1.87M.
Which has better schools, Mortdale or Peakhurst?
Mortdale has a higher average school ICSEA (Mortdale 1052 vs Peakhurst 1025; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mortdale or Peakhurst?
Mortdale has the higher transport score (Mortdale 95/100 vs Peakhurst 80/100).
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