Delacombe vs Winter Valley
The verdict
Delacombe is more affordable, with a median house price of $536K versus $578K in Winter Valley. Delacombe rates higher for liveability (76 vs 59). Winter Valley rates higher for education (54 vs 46). Delacombe is closer to the coast (74.6 km vs 76.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Delacombe rates higher (50 vs 18/100 in Winter Valley).
Scores
| Delacombe | Winter Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 51 |
| Transport | 49 | 41 |
| Education | 46 | 54 |
| Liveability | 76 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Delacombe | Winter Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,408 | 3,440 |
| Median age | 39 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,339 | $2,013 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.2% | 33.9% |
| Born in Australia | 84.4% | 86.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Delacombe High Growth · Winter Valley High Growth
Property
| Delacombe | Winter Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $536K | $578K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.3% | -0.9% |
| 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
| Delacombe | Winter Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 536 | 930 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 573 | 843 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 573 | 959 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,340 | 8,721 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Delacombe | Winter Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,001 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Delacombe · Winter Valley
Transport
| Delacombe | Winter Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Delacombe | Winter Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 22 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 74.6 km | 76.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 104.2 km | 106.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Delacombe | Winter Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,408 | 3,440 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,748 | 4,928 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,416 | 4,717 |
| Annual growth rate | 9.41% | 9.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Delacombe or Winter Valley?
Delacombe has the higher residential safety score (Delacombe 50/100 vs Winter Valley 18/100).
Which is more affordable, Delacombe or Winter Valley?
Delacombe is more affordable, with a median house price of $536K versus $578K.
Which has better public transport, Delacombe or Winter Valley?
Delacombe has the higher transport score (Delacombe 49/100 vs Winter Valley 41/100).
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