Point Piper vs Vaucluse
The verdict
Vaucluse is more affordable, with a median house price of $9.64M versus $35.00M in Point Piper. Point Piper rates higher for liveability (100 vs 82). Vaucluse is closer to the coast (810 m vs 2.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Vaucluse rates higher (86 vs 59/100 in Point Piper).
Scores
| Point Piper | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 84 |
| Transport | 74 | 76 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 100 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Point Piper | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,334 | 9,510 |
| Median age | 52 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,530 | $3,418 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.8% | 67.2% |
| Born in Australia | 58.5% | 58.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Point Piper Moderate Growth · Vaucluse Stable
Property
| Point Piper | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $35.00M | $9.64M |
| Median unit price | $4.32M | $1.64M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -26.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,500 | $3,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 71 | 59 |
Median price history
Safety
| Point Piper | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 225 | 189 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 300 | 84 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 150 | 189 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,523 | 2,219 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Point Piper | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,153 |
See the full school list on each profile: Point Piper · Vaucluse
Transport
| Point Piper | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 74 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 25 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Point Piper | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 12 |
| Parks | 1 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 132 | 284 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 810 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.2 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.5 km | 790 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Point Piper | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,334 | 9,510 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,387 | 9,361 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,468 | 10,347 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.98% | -0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Point Piper or Vaucluse?
Vaucluse has the higher residential safety score (Point Piper 59/100 vs Vaucluse 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Point Piper or Vaucluse?
Vaucluse is more affordable, with a median house price of $9.64M versus $35.00M.
Which has better public transport, Point Piper or Vaucluse?
Vaucluse has the higher transport score (Point Piper 74/100 vs Vaucluse 76/100).
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