Bossley Park vs Wetherill Park
The verdict
Bossley Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.34M versus $1.37M in Wetherill Park. Bossley Park rates higher for liveability (81 vs 67). Wetherill Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (98 vs 101 min).
Scores
| Bossley Park | Wetherill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 50 |
| Transport | 46 | 34 |
| Education | 48 | 50 |
| Liveability | 81 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bossley Park | Wetherill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,492 | 6,412 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,542 | $1,556 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.9% | 32.9% |
| Born in Australia | 41.4% | 43.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Bossley Park Stable · Wetherill Park Stable
Property
| Bossley Park | Wetherill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.34M | $1.37M |
| Median unit price | $885K | $848K |
| House price YoY | -0.2% | 7.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $740 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bossley Park | Wetherill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 52 | 16 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 90 | 764 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 284 | 390 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,156 | 9,498 |
Wetherill Park is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bossley Park | Wetherill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 1,005 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bossley Park · Wetherill Park
Transport
| Bossley Park | Wetherill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 68 | 105 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 101 | 98 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.2 km | 6.3 km |
Liveability
| Bossley Park | Wetherill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 3 |
| Parks | 19 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.4 km | 27.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.8 km | 28.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Bossley Park | Wetherill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,492 | 6,412 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,407 | 6,412 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,761 | 6,665 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.14% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bossley Park or Wetherill Park?
Bossley Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.34M versus $1.37M.
Which has better schools, Bossley Park or Wetherill Park?
Wetherill Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Bossley Park 957 vs Wetherill Park 1005; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bossley Park or Wetherill Park?
Bossley Park has the higher transport score (Bossley Park 46/100 vs Wetherill Park 34/100).
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