Chiswick vs Wareemba
The verdict
Wareemba is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.95M versus $4.91M in Chiswick. Wareemba rates higher for liveability (98 vs 93). Chiswick has a shorter estimated CBD commute (32 vs 33 min). On the separate residential safety score, Wareemba rates higher (71 vs 57/100 in Chiswick).
Scores
| Chiswick | Wareemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 85 |
| Transport | 76 | 75 |
| Education | 85 | 81 |
| Liveability | 93 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chiswick | Wareemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,909 | 1,519 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,444 | $2,294 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.3% | 51.9% |
| Born in Australia | 60.2% | 68.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Chiswick Stable · Wareemba Stable
Property
| Chiswick | Wareemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.91M | $2.95M |
| Median unit price | $1.10M | $1.35M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 65 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chiswick | Wareemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 344 | 395 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 241 | 66 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 275 | 66 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,406 | 2,107 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chiswick | Wareemba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Chiswick · Wareemba
Transport
| Chiswick | Wareemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 75 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.3 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Chiswick | Wareemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.3 km | 10.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.8 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Chiswick | Wareemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,909 | 1,519 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,971 | 1,551 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,095 | 1,616 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 0.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chiswick or Wareemba?
Wareemba has the higher residential safety score (Chiswick 57/100 vs Wareemba 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Chiswick or Wareemba?
Wareemba is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.95M versus $4.91M.
Which has better public transport, Chiswick or Wareemba?
Chiswick has the higher transport score (Chiswick 76/100 vs Wareemba 75/100).
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