Alison (Central Coast) vs Watanobbi
The verdict
Watanobbi is more affordable, with a median house price of $839K versus $1.58M in Alison (Central Coast). Watanobbi rates higher for liveability (67 vs 45). Watanobbi is closer to the coast (10.4 km vs 12.4 km).
Scores
Alison (Central Coast)Watanobbi
| Alison (Central Coast) | Watanobbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 56 |
| Transport | 45 | 62 |
| Education | 29 | 36 |
| Liveability | 45 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alison (Central Coast) | Watanobbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 85 | 3,980 |
| Median age | 47 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,249 | $1,315 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 7.9% | 19.4% |
| Born in Australia | 94.1% | 77.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Alison (Central Coast) Moderate Growth · Watanobbi Moderate Growth
Property
| Alison (Central Coast) | Watanobbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.58M | $839K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $606K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 7.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Alison (Central Coast) | Watanobbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 30 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 402 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 176 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 1,206 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,118 | 7,663 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alison (Central Coast) | Watanobbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 931 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alison (Central Coast) · Watanobbi
Transport
| Alison (Central Coast) | Watanobbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 183 | 185 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.1 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Alison (Central Coast) | Watanobbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.4 km | 10.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 69.6 km | 70.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.6 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Alison (Central Coast) | Watanobbi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 85 | 3,980 |
| Estimated 2025 | 90 | 4,043 |
| Projected 2041 | 98 | 4,560 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.44% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Alison (Central Coast) or Watanobbi?
Watanobbi is more affordable, with a median house price of $839K versus $1.58M.
Which has better public transport, Alison (Central Coast) or Watanobbi?
Watanobbi has the higher transport score (Alison (Central Coast) 45/100 vs Watanobbi 62/100).
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