Buccan vs Waterford
The verdict
Waterford rates higher for liveability (94 vs 33). Waterford is closer to the coast (17.2 km vs 18.5 km).
Scores
BuccanWaterford
| Buccan | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 62 |
| Transport | 0 | 49 |
| Education | 37 | 41 |
| Liveability | 33 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Buccan | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,134 | 5,796 |
| Median age | 39 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,433 | $1,623 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.4% | 25.5% |
| Born in Australia | 78.9% | 65.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Buccan — · Waterford —
Property
| Buccan | 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) | Data not available | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Buccan | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,031 | 1,035 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 562 | 569 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,994 | 7,994 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Buccan | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Buccan · Waterford
Transport
| Buccan | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 49 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 108 | 99 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.6 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Buccan | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.5 km | 17.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.1 km | 28.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.9 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Buccan | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,134 | 5,796 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,445 | 6,174 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.46% | 1.59% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Buccan or Waterford?
Waterford has the higher residential safety score (Buccan 57/100 vs Waterford 58/100).
Which has better public transport, Buccan or Waterford?
Waterford has the higher transport score (Buccan 0/100 vs Waterford 49/100).
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