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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
BuccanWaterford
Overall2362
Transport049
Education3741
Liveability3394

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BuccanWaterford
Population2,1345,796
Median age3932
Median household income (wk)$2,433$1,623
Bachelor degree or higher20.4%25.5%
Born in Australia78.9%65.8%
Avg household size3.32.8

Growth: Buccan · Waterford

Property

BuccanWaterford
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)Data not available$720
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

BuccanWaterford
Residential safety score5758
Break & enter dwelling /100k1,0311,035
Motor vehicle theft /100k562569
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)7,9947,994

Total incidents over time

Schools

BuccanWaterford
Total schools02
Government01
Independent01
Average ICSEAData not available1,018

See the full school list on each profile: Buccan · Waterford

Transport

BuccanWaterford
Transport score049
Train stations00
Bus stops04
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)10899
Nearest train station (km)5.6 km2.8 km

Liveability

BuccanWaterford
Summer max temp29.3°C29.3°C
Winter max temp21.5°C21.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks620
PlaygroundsData not available16
Swimming pools33
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)18.5 km17.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)32.1 km28.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)7.9 km4.3 km

Population & growth

BuccanWaterford
Population (2021)2,1345,796
Estimated 20252,4456,174
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate3.46%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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