Badgerys Creek vs Wallacia
The verdict
Wallacia is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $11.75M in Badgerys Creek. Badgerys Creek rates higher for education (46 vs 39). Wallacia rates higher for liveability (27 vs 16). Badgerys Creek is closer to the coast (37.9 km vs 46.6 km).
Scores
| Badgerys Creek | Wallacia | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 29 |
| Transport | 19 | 22 |
| Education | 46 | 39 |
| Liveability | 16 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Badgerys Creek | Wallacia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 168 | 1,711 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,271 | $2,004 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.9% | 20.3% |
| Born in Australia | 51.2% | 81.9% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Badgerys Creek High Growth · Wallacia High Growth
Property
| Badgerys Creek | Wallacia | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $11.75M | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $360K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 30.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 65 |
Median price history
Safety
| Badgerys Creek | Wallacia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 117 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,786 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 595 | 117 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,095 | 2,864 |
Badgerys Creek is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Badgerys Creek | Wallacia | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 959 |
See the full school list on each profile: Badgerys Creek · Wallacia
Transport
| Badgerys Creek | Wallacia | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 19 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 116 | 139 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.9 km | 12.3 km |
Liveability
| Badgerys Creek | Wallacia | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.9 km | 46.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.6 km | 52.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.9 km | 15.3 km |
Population & growth
| Badgerys Creek | Wallacia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 168 | 1,711 |
| Estimated 2025 | 168 | 1,878 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,053 | 5,786 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 2.36% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Badgerys Creek or Wallacia?
Wallacia is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $11.75M.
Which has better public transport, Badgerys Creek or Wallacia?
Wallacia has the higher transport score (Badgerys Creek 19/100 vs Wallacia 22/100).
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