Dharruk vs Whalan
The verdict
Whalan is more affordable, with a median house price of $890K versus $910K in Dharruk. Dharruk rates higher for education (42 vs 37). Whalan rates higher for liveability (92 vs 85). Dharruk has a shorter estimated CBD commute (128 vs 130 min). On the separate residential safety score, Dharruk rates higher (44 vs 25/100 in Whalan).
Scores
| Dharruk | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 66 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 42 | 37 |
| Liveability | 85 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dharruk | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,806 | 5,929 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,467 | $1,160 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.4% | 18.4% |
| Born in Australia | 56.2% | 61.2% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Dharruk Stable · Whalan Moderate Growth
Property
| Dharruk | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $910K | $890K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 16.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $530 | $530 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dharruk | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | 25 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 178 | 337 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 107 | 236 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 927 | 1,400 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,807 | 11,823 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dharruk | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 875 | 900 |
Transport
| Dharruk | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 128 | 130 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Dharruk | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 39.3 km | 39.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.7 km | 39.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Dharruk | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,806 | 5,929 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,842 | 6,235 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,925 | 6,872 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 1.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dharruk or Whalan?
Dharruk has the higher residential safety score (Dharruk 44/100 vs Whalan 25/100).
Which is more affordable, Dharruk or Whalan?
Whalan is more affordable, with a median house price of $890K versus $910K.
Which has better schools, Dharruk or Whalan?
Whalan has a higher average school ICSEA (Dharruk 875 vs Whalan 900; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dharruk or Whalan?
Dharruk and Whalan have similar transport scores.
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