Bethania vs Waterford
The verdict
Bethania rates higher for transport (89 vs 49). Waterford rates higher for education (41 vs 35). Bethania is closer to the coast (15.2 km vs 17.2 km).
Scores
BethaniaWaterford
| Bethania | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 62 |
| Transport | 89 | 49 |
| Education | 35 | 41 |
| Liveability | 100 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bethania | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,333 | 5,796 |
| Median age | 48 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,074 | $1,623 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.6% | 25.5% |
| Born in Australia | 65.5% | 65.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Bethania — · Waterford —
Property
| Bethania | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bethania | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,042 | 1,035 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 568 | 569 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,994 | 7,994 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bethania | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bethania · Waterford
Transport
| Bethania | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 49 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 99 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 160 m | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Bethania | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 11 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.2 km | 17.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.4 km | 28.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bethania | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,333 | 5,796 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,746 | 6,174 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.59% | 1.59% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bethania or Waterford?
Bethania and Waterford have similar residential safety scores (58 and 58/100).
Which has better schools, Bethania or Waterford?
Bethania has a higher average school ICSEA (Bethania 1032 vs Waterford 1018; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bethania or Waterford?
Bethania has the higher transport score (Bethania 89/100 vs Waterford 49/100).
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