Braeside vs Waterways
The verdict
Waterways rates higher for education (79 vs 54). Braeside has a shorter estimated CBD commute (87 vs 92 min).
Scores
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| Braeside | Waterways | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 66 |
| Transport | 45 | 52 |
| Education | 54 | 79 |
| Liveability | 70 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Braeside | Waterways | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25 | 2,422 |
| Median age | 58 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $982 | $3,013 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.1% | 59.3% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 54.4% |
| Avg household size | 1.4 | 3.3 |
Growth: Braeside — · Waterways —
Property
| Braeside | Waterways | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.52M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 5.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Braeside | Waterways | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,000 | 826 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 68,000 | 124 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,000 | 206 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 936,000 | 2,684 |
Braeside is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Braeside | Waterways | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Braeside · Waterways
Transport
| Braeside | Waterways | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 87 | 92 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Braeside | Waterways | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.1 km | 26.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.4 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.6 km | 11.1 km |
Population & growth
| Braeside | Waterways | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 25 | 2,422 |
| Estimated 2025 | 25 | 2,460 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Braeside or Waterways?
Waterways has the higher transport score (Braeside 45/100 vs Waterways 52/100).
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