Charmhaven vs Woongarrah
The verdict
Charmhaven is more affordable, with a median house price of $816K versus $986K in Woongarrah. Woongarrah rates higher for transport (58 vs 50). Charmhaven is closer to the coast (7.0 km vs 8.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Woongarrah rates higher (78 vs 28/100 in Charmhaven).
Scores
| Charmhaven | Woongarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 57 |
| Transport | 50 | 58 |
| Education | 33 | 39 |
| Liveability | 65 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Charmhaven | Woongarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,501 | 5,962 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,392 | $2,255 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.4% | 23.8% |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 82.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.2 |
Growth: Charmhaven High Growth · Woongarrah High Growth
Property
| Charmhaven | Woongarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $816K | $986K |
| Median unit price | $591K | $695K |
| House price YoY | 6.3% | 14.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 54 |
Median price history
Safety
| Charmhaven | Woongarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 560 | 134 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 560 | 50 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 600 | 503 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,435 | 3,841 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Charmhaven | Woongarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Charmhaven · Woongarrah
Transport
| Charmhaven | Woongarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 201 | 197 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.9 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Charmhaven | Woongarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.0 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 76.7 km | 74.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 8.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Charmhaven | Woongarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,501 | 5,962 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,847 | 6,786 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,412 | 10,518 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.29% | 3.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Charmhaven or Woongarrah?
Woongarrah has the higher residential safety score (Charmhaven 28/100 vs Woongarrah 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Charmhaven or Woongarrah?
Charmhaven is more affordable, with a median house price of $816K versus $986K.
Which has better public transport, Charmhaven or Woongarrah?
Woongarrah has the higher transport score (Charmhaven 50/100 vs Woongarrah 58/100).
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