Crows Nest vs Wollstonecraft
The verdict
Crows Nest is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.96M versus $4.91M in Wollstonecraft. Wollstonecraft rates higher for transport (98 vs 87). Wollstonecraft has a shorter estimated CBD commute (17 vs 28 min). On the separate residential safety score, Wollstonecraft rates higher (100 vs 65/100 in Crows Nest).
Scores
| Crows Nest | Wollstonecraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 98 |
| Transport | 87 | 98 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Crows Nest | Wollstonecraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,974 | 8,115 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,614 | $2,639 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 72.2% | 75.3% |
| Born in Australia | 57.0% | 56.4% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Crows Nest High Growth · Wollstonecraft High Growth
Property
| Crows Nest | Wollstonecraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.96M | $4.91M |
| Median unit price | $1.10M | $1.36M |
| House price YoY | -7.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| Crows Nest | Wollstonecraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 241 | 86 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 101 | 12 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 302 | 111 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,037 | 1,454 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Crows Nest | Wollstonecraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,203 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Crows Nest · Wollstonecraft
Transport
| Crows Nest | Wollstonecraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 17 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 950 m | 320 m |
Liveability
| Crows Nest | Wollstonecraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 38 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 13 | 21 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.2 km | 7.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.3 km | 4.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.3 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Crows Nest | Wollstonecraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,974 | 8,115 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,265 | 8,590 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,614 | 10,790 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Crows Nest or Wollstonecraft?
Wollstonecraft has the higher residential safety score (Crows Nest 65/100 vs Wollstonecraft 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Crows Nest or Wollstonecraft?
Crows Nest is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.96M versus $4.91M.
Which has better public transport, Crows Nest or Wollstonecraft?
Wollstonecraft has the higher transport score (Crows Nest 87/100 vs Wollstonecraft 98/100).
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