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Aspendale Gardens vs Waterways

The verdict

Aspendale Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.52M in Waterways. Aspendale Gardens rates higher for transport (61 vs 52). Waterways rates higher for education (79 vs 66). Aspendale Gardens is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 3.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Aspendale Gardens rates higher (100 vs 49/100 in Waterways).

Scores

Aspendale GardensWaterways
Aspendale GardensWaterways
Overall6766
Transport6152
Education6679
Liveability7370

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Aspendale GardensWaterways
Population6,4272,422
Median age4341
Median household income (wk)$2,210$3,013
Bachelor degree or higher43.4%59.3%
Born in Australia66.4%54.4%
Avg household size2.93.3

Growth: Aspendale Gardens · Waterways

Property

Aspendale GardensWaterways
Median house price$1.12M$1.52M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY-6.0%5.6%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Aspendale GardensWaterways
Residential safety score10049
Break & enter dwelling /100k156826
Motor vehicle theft /100k93124
Domestic assault /100k62206
Total incidents /100k (all)2,2092,684

Total incidents over time

Schools

Aspendale GardensWaterways
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,088Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Aspendale Gardens · Waterways

Transport

Aspendale GardensWaterways
Transport score6152
Train stations00
Bus stops175
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)9392
Nearest train station (km)1.7 km2.9 km

Liveability

Aspendale GardensWaterways
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants21
Parks218
Playgrounds83
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs10
Distance to coast (km)1.9 km3.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)27.0 km26.8 km
Nearest beach (km)2.0 km3.1 km
Nearest hospital (km)11.3 km11.1 km

Population & growth

Aspendale GardensWaterways
Population (2021)6,4272,422
Estimated 20256,5292,460
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate0.39%0.39%

Common questions

Which is safer, Aspendale Gardens or Waterways?

Aspendale Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Aspendale Gardens 100/100 vs Waterways 49/100).

Which is more affordable, Aspendale Gardens or Waterways?

Aspendale Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.52M.

Which has better public transport, Aspendale Gardens or Waterways?

Aspendale Gardens has the higher transport score (Aspendale Gardens 61/100 vs Waterways 52/100).

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Data sources

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