Casuarina vs Wellard
The verdict
Wellard rates higher for transport (87 vs 46). Wellard is closer to the coast (8.6 km vs 10.1 km).
Scores
CasuarinaWellard
| Casuarina | Wellard | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 65 |
| Transport | 46 | 87 |
| Education | 45 | 53 |
| Liveability | 34 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Casuarina | Wellard | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,987 | 14,127 |
| Median age | 36 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,284 | $2,115 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.5% | 37.6% |
| Born in Australia | 80.9% | 53.6% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: Casuarina High Growth · Wellard High Growth
Property
| Casuarina | Wellard | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Casuarina | Wellard | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 302 | 311 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,007 | 1,012 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Casuarina | Wellard | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,037 |
See the full school list on each profile: Casuarina · Wellard
Transport
| Casuarina | Wellard | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 109 | 78 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Casuarina | Wellard | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.1 km | 8.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.4 km | 35.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.7 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Casuarina | Wellard | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,987 | 14,127 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,842 | 20,209 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,111 | 36,337 |
| Annual growth rate | 9.36% | 9.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Casuarina or Wellard?
Casuarina and Wellard have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Casuarina or Wellard?
Wellard has the higher transport score (Casuarina 46/100 vs Wellard 87/100).
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