Peakhurst Heights vs Peakhurst
The verdict
Peakhurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $1.86M in Peakhurst Heights. Peakhurst rates higher for liveability (94 vs 84). Peakhurst has a shorter estimated CBD commute (63 vs 66 min). On the separate residential safety score, Peakhurst Heights rates higher (100 vs 76/100 in Peakhurst).
Scores
| Peakhurst Heights | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 80 |
| Transport | 75 | 80 |
| Education | 65 | 65 |
| Liveability | 84 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Peakhurst Heights | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,524 | 12,079 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,105 | $1,835 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.4% | 40.5% |
| Born in Australia | 77.4% | 63.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Peakhurst Heights Stable · Peakhurst Stable
Property
| Peakhurst Heights | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.86M | $1.68M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $838K |
| House price YoY | 15.5% | 11.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $875 | $875 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 51 |
Median price history
Safety
| Peakhurst Heights | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 40 | 124 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 40 | 116 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 357 | 356 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,704 | 3,568 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Peakhurst Heights | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,064 | 1,025 |
See the full school list on each profile: Peakhurst Heights · Peakhurst
Transport
| Peakhurst Heights | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 89 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Peakhurst Heights | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 8.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.1 km | 17.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.8 km | 9.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Peakhurst Heights | Peakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,524 | 12,079 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,623 | 12,551 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,762 | 13,219 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 0.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Peakhurst Heights or Peakhurst?
Peakhurst Heights has the higher residential safety score (Peakhurst Heights 100/100 vs Peakhurst 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Peakhurst Heights or Peakhurst?
Peakhurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.68M versus $1.86M.
Which has better schools, Peakhurst Heights or Peakhurst?
Peakhurst Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Peakhurst Heights 1064 vs Peakhurst 1025; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Peakhurst Heights or Peakhurst?
Peakhurst has the higher transport score (Peakhurst Heights 75/100 vs Peakhurst 80/100).
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