Beechwood vs Wauchope
The verdict
Wauchope is more affordable, with a median house price of $700K versus $828K in Beechwood. Wauchope rates higher for transport (83 vs 0). Wauchope is closer to the coast (14.7 km vs 21.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Beechwood rates higher (97 vs 30/100 in Wauchope).
Scores
| Beechwood | Wauchope | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 57 |
| Transport | 0 | 83 |
| Education | 34 | 30 |
| Liveability | 27 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beechwood | Wauchope | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 914 | 6,589 |
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,516 | $1,114 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.8% | 14.5% |
| Born in Australia | 89.5% | 86.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Beechwood Moderate Growth · Wauchope Moderate Growth
Property
| Beechwood | Wauchope | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $828K | $700K |
| Median unit price | $659K | $605K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 6.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $595 | $595 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Beechwood | Wauchope | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | 30 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 109 | 364 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 258 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 438 | 971 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,501 | 7,725 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beechwood | Wauchope | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 935 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beechwood · Wauchope
Transport
| Beechwood | Wauchope | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| 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) | 6.4 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Beechwood | Wauchope | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 6 |
| Parks | 2 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.5 km | 14.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 303.3 km | 302.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Beechwood | Wauchope | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 914 | 6,589 |
| Estimated 2025 | 981 | 7,075 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,022 | 7,370 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.78% | 1.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beechwood or Wauchope?
Beechwood has the higher residential safety score (Beechwood 97/100 vs Wauchope 30/100).
Which is more affordable, Beechwood or Wauchope?
Wauchope is more affordable, with a median house price of $700K versus $828K.
Which has better schools, Beechwood or Wauchope?
Beechwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Beechwood 959 vs Wauchope 935; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Beechwood or Wauchope?
Wauchope has the higher transport score (Beechwood 0/100 vs Wauchope 83/100).
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