North Haven vs Taperoo
The verdict
Taperoo is more affordable, with a median house price of $789K versus $968K in North Haven. Taperoo rates higher for liveability (38 vs 30). Taperoo has a shorter estimated CBD commute (41 vs 45 min). On the separate residential safety score, North Haven rates higher (95 vs 11/100 in Taperoo).
Scores
| North Haven | Taperoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 57 |
| Transport | 89 | 89 |
| Education | 45 | 41 |
| Liveability | 30 | 38 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Haven | Taperoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,585 | 3,250 |
| Median age | 51 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,568 | $1,041 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.7% | 20.7% |
| Born in Australia | 77.4% | 77.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: North Haven — · Taperoo —
Property
| North Haven | Taperoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $968K | $789K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 8.4% | 13.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $552 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| North Haven | Taperoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 11 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 738 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 143 | 615 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,474 | 12,892 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Haven | Taperoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 979 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Haven · Taperoo
Transport
| North Haven | Taperoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 89 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 360 m | 160 m |
Liveability
| North Haven | Taperoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 242 | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 240 m | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.6 km | 16.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.7 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.4 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| North Haven | Taperoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,585 | 3,250 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,842 | 3,400 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | 1.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Haven or Taperoo?
North Haven has the higher residential safety score (North Haven 95/100 vs Taperoo 11/100).
Which is more affordable, North Haven or Taperoo?
Taperoo is more affordable, with a median house price of $789K versus $968K.
Which has better schools, North Haven or Taperoo?
North Haven has a higher average school ICSEA (North Haven 992 vs Taperoo 979; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North Haven or Taperoo?
North Haven and Taperoo have similar transport scores.
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