Bullaburra vs Wentworth Falls
The verdict
Bullaburra is more affordable, with a median house price of $900K versus $1.09M in Wentworth Falls. Wentworth Falls rates higher for liveability (58 vs 42). Bullaburra is closer to the coast (71.6 km vs 74.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bullaburra rates higher (100 vs 95/100 in Wentworth Falls).
Scores
| Bullaburra | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 72 |
| Transport | 85 | 86 |
| Education | 67 | 73 |
| Liveability | 42 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bullaburra | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,300 | 6,428 |
| Median age | 45 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,765 | $1,528 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.3% | 48.5% |
| Born in Australia | 79.2% | 74.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bullaburra Stable · Wentworth Falls Stable
Property
| Bullaburra | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $900K | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | $700K | $781K |
| House price YoY | 1.8% | 19.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $780 | $677 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.6% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bullaburra | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 154 | 140 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 31 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 77 | 233 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,846 | 2,302 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bullaburra | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,097 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bullaburra · Wentworth Falls
Transport
| Bullaburra | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 86 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 130 | 137 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 690 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Bullaburra | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 9.8°C | 9.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 2 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 71.6 km | 74.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 74.7 km | 78.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bullaburra | Wentworth Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,300 | 6,428 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,306 | 6,494 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,320 | 6,499 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.12% | 0.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bullaburra or Wentworth Falls?
Bullaburra has the higher residential safety score (Bullaburra 100/100 vs Wentworth Falls 95/100).
Which is more affordable, Bullaburra or Wentworth Falls?
Bullaburra is more affordable, with a median house price of $900K versus $1.09M.
Which has better public transport, Bullaburra or Wentworth Falls?
Wentworth Falls has the higher transport score (Bullaburra 85/100 vs Wentworth Falls 86/100).
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