Asquith vs Waitara
The verdict
Asquith is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.92M versus $2.43M in Waitara. Waitara rates higher for liveability (100 vs 93). Asquith is closer to the coast (14.3 km vs 15.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Waitara rates higher (97 vs 83/100 in Asquith).
Scores
| Asquith | Waitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 96 |
| Transport | 93 | 94 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 93 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Asquith | Waitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,160 | 7,837 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,300 | $2,106 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.0% | 69.7% |
| Born in Australia | 50.1% | 31.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Asquith Moderate Growth · Waitara Moderate Growth
Property
| Asquith | Waitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.92M | $2.43M |
| Median unit price | $722K | $746K |
| House price YoY | 21.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $830 | $830 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Asquith | Waitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 195 | 102 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 65 | 64 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 162 | 191 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,727 | 2,654 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Asquith | Waitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,085 | 1,150 |
Transport
| Asquith | Waitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 94 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 790 m | 200 m |
Liveability
| Asquith | Waitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 6 |
| Parks | 6 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.3 km | 15.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.3 km | 20.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 940 m |
Population & growth
| Asquith | Waitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,160 | 7,837 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,544 | 8,266 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,931 | 8,680 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 1.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Asquith or Waitara?
Waitara has the higher residential safety score (Asquith 83/100 vs Waitara 97/100).
Which is more affordable, Asquith or Waitara?
Asquith is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.92M versus $2.43M.
Which has better schools, Asquith or Waitara?
Waitara has a higher average school ICSEA (Asquith 1085 vs Waitara 1150; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Asquith or Waitara?
Waitara has the higher transport score (Asquith 93/100 vs Waitara 94/100).
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