Colonel Light Gardens vs Westbourne Park
The verdict
Colonel Light Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.74M versus $2.04M in Westbourne Park. Westbourne Park rates higher for liveability (79 vs 72). Westbourne Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (26 vs 30 min). On the separate residential safety score, Colonel Light Gardens rates higher (100 vs 80/100 in Westbourne Park).
Scores
| Colonel Light Gardens | Westbourne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 83 |
| Transport | 83 | 86 |
| Education | 85 | 85 |
| Liveability | 72 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Colonel Light Gardens | Westbourne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,311 | 2,564 |
| Median age | 42 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,491 | $2,164 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.6% | 59.0% |
| Born in Australia | 84.9% | 78.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Colonel Light Gardens Stable · Westbourne Park Stable
Property
| Colonel Light Gardens | Westbourne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.74M | $2.04M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 17.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $740 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Colonel Light Gardens | Westbourne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 121 | 156 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 91 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,993 | 1,833 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Colonel Light Gardens | Westbourne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,120 | 1,133 |
See the full school list on each profile: Colonel Light Gardens · Westbourne Park
Transport
| Colonel Light Gardens | Westbourne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 620 m |
Liveability
| Colonel Light Gardens | Westbourne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 7.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.2 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Colonel Light Gardens | Westbourne Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,311 | 2,564 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,357 | 2,600 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,401 | 2,634 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.35% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Colonel Light Gardens or Westbourne Park?
Colonel Light Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Colonel Light Gardens 100/100 vs Westbourne Park 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Colonel Light Gardens or Westbourne Park?
Colonel Light Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.74M versus $2.04M.
Which has better schools, Colonel Light Gardens or Westbourne Park?
Westbourne Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Colonel Light Gardens 1120 vs Westbourne Park 1133; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Colonel Light Gardens or Westbourne Park?
Westbourne Park has the higher transport score (Colonel Light Gardens 83/100 vs Westbourne Park 86/100).
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