Barham vs Wakool
The verdict
Wakool is more affordable, with a median house price of $218K versus $450K in Barham. Barham rates higher for education (37 vs 10). Barham is closer to the coast (255.4 km vs 267.4 km).
Scores
BarhamWakool
| Barham | Wakool | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 9 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 37 | 10 |
| Liveability | 35 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barham | Wakool | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,569 | 262 |
| Median age | 58 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $995 | $888 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.6% | 10.0% |
| Born in Australia | 85.4% | 85.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Barham Stable · Wakool Stable
Property
| Barham | Wakool | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $450K | $218K |
| Median unit price | $281K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 4.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $450 | $435 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Barham | Wakool | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 319 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 255 | 382 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 510 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,883 | 6,870 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barham | Wakool | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 849 |
Transport
| Barham | Wakool | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 66.5 km | 55.5 km |
Liveability
| Barham | Wakool | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 700 | 700 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 21 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 255.4 km | 267.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 667.0 km | 651.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.9 km | 26.7 km |
Population & growth
| Barham | Wakool | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,569 | 262 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,616 | 270 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,616 | 270 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.74% | 0.75% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Barham or Wakool?
Wakool is more affordable, with a median house price of $218K versus $450K.
Which has better schools, Barham or Wakool?
Barham has a higher average school ICSEA (Barham 967 vs Wakool 849; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Barham or Wakool?
Barham and Wakool have similar transport scores.
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