Butterwick vs Wallalong
The verdict
Wallalong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.10M in Butterwick. Butterwick rates higher for education (51 vs 45). Wallalong rates higher for transport (20 vs 14). Wallalong is closer to the coast (25.3 km vs 28.0 km).
Scores
ButterwickWallalong
| Butterwick | Wallalong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 30 |
| Transport | 14 | 20 |
| Education | 51 | 45 |
| Liveability | 22 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Butterwick | Wallalong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 190 | 1,049 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,666 | $2,547 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.6% | 27.4% |
| Born in Australia | 83.2% | 92.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.2 |
Growth: Butterwick Moderate Growth · Wallalong Moderate Growth
Property
| Butterwick | Wallalong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.10M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Butterwick | Wallalong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 191 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 286 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 0 | 1,907 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Butterwick | Wallalong | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Butterwick · Wallalong
Transport
| Butterwick | Wallalong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 14 | 20 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.0 km | 7.1 km |
Liveability
| Butterwick | Wallalong | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.0 km | 25.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 142.0 km | 137.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.8 km | 8.9 km |
Population & growth
| Butterwick | Wallalong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 190 | 1,049 |
| Estimated 2025 | 197 | 1,088 |
| Projected 2041 | 227 | 1,254 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.91% | 0.92% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Butterwick or Wallalong?
Wallalong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.10M.
Which has better public transport, Butterwick or Wallalong?
Wallalong has the higher transport score (Butterwick 14/100 vs Wallalong 20/100).
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