Ceres vs Waurn Ponds
36
The verdict
Ceres rates higher for education (83 vs 69). Waurn Ponds rates higher for transport (41 vs 0). Ceres is closer to the coast (7.9 km vs 9.5 km).
Scores
CeresWaurn Ponds
| Ceres | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 50 |
| Transport | 0 | 41 |
| Education | 83 | 69 |
| Liveability | 31 | 43 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ceres | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 266 | 4,956 |
| Median age | 41 | 27 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,125 | $2,286 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 70.7% | 43.7% |
| Born in Australia | 91.7% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3 |
Growth: Ceres High Growth · Waurn Ponds High Growth
Property
| Ceres | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $801K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -3.2% |
| 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
Safety
| Ceres | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 81 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 101 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 161 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 376 | 3,773 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ceres | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,092 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ceres · Waurn Ponds
Transport
| Ceres | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Ceres | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 2 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 70 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.9 km | 9.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 72.0 km | 73.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.7 km | 9.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.6 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Ceres | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 266 | 4,956 |
| Estimated 2025 | 285 | 5,306 |
| Projected 2041 | 397 | 7,395 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.74% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Ceres or Waurn Ponds?
Waurn Ponds has the higher transport score (Ceres 0/100 vs Waurn Ponds 41/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs
Ceres
vs