Curlewis vs Wallington
The verdict
Curlewis rates higher for liveability (38 vs 23). Curlewis is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 5.1 km).
Scores
CurlewisWallington
| Curlewis | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 33 |
| Transport | 21 | 19 |
| Education | 58 | 62 |
| Liveability | 38 | 23 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Curlewis | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,175 | 1,515 |
| Median age | 34 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,830 | $2,410 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.8% | 37.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.7% | 80.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Curlewis High Growth · Wallington High Growth
Property
| Curlewis | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $659K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.4% | Data not available |
| 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
| Curlewis | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 240 | 264 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 96 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 335 | 198 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,018 | 2,706 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Curlewis | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,043 | 1,062 |
See the full school list on each profile: Curlewis · Wallington
Transport
| Curlewis | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.1 km | 14.2 km |
Liveability
| Curlewis | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 4 |
| Parks | 5 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 55.7 km | 60.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.4 km | 5.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.7 km | 15.3 km |
Population & growth
| Curlewis | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,175 | 1,515 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,470 | 1,624 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,230 | 2,261 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.72% | 1.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Curlewis or Wallington?
Wallington has the higher residential safety score (Curlewis 90/100 vs Wallington 91/100).
Which has better schools, Curlewis or Wallington?
Wallington has a higher average school ICSEA (Curlewis 1043 vs Wallington 1062; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Curlewis or Wallington?
Curlewis has the higher transport score (Curlewis 21/100 vs Wallington 19/100).
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