Diamond Creek vs Wattle Glen
The verdict
Wattle Glen is more affordable, with a median house price of $907K versus $997K in Diamond Creek. Diamond Creek rates higher for liveability (74 vs 60). Diamond Creek is closer to the coast (26.9 km vs 28.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Diamond Creek rates higher (95 vs 74/100 in Wattle Glen).
Scores
| Diamond Creek | Wattle Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 74 |
| Transport | 94 | 93 |
| Education | 69 | 68 |
| Liveability | 74 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Diamond Creek | Wattle Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,503 | 1,911 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,508 | $2,425 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.5% | 38.2% |
| Born in Australia | 83.2% | 83.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Diamond Creek Stable · Wattle Glen Stable
Property
| Diamond Creek | Wattle Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $997K | $907K |
| Median unit price | $761K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.7% | -6.3% |
| 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
| Diamond Creek | Wattle Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 312 | 314 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 104 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 152 | 262 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,711 | 1,832 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Diamond Creek | Wattle Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,061 | 1,041 |
See the full school list on each profile: Diamond Creek · Wattle Glen
Transport
| Diamond Creek | Wattle Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 59 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 620 m | 700 m |
Liveability
| Diamond Creek | Wattle Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 1 |
| Parks | 47 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 30 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 314 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.9 km | 28.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.5 km | 25.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.7 km | 15.1 km |
Population & growth
| Diamond Creek | Wattle Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,503 | 1,911 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,779 | 1,953 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,619 | 2,082 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.55% | 0.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Diamond Creek or Wattle Glen?
Diamond Creek has the higher residential safety score (Diamond Creek 95/100 vs Wattle Glen 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Diamond Creek or Wattle Glen?
Wattle Glen is more affordable, with a median house price of $907K versus $997K.
Which has better schools, Diamond Creek or Wattle Glen?
Diamond Creek has a higher average school ICSEA (Diamond Creek 1061 vs Wattle Glen 1041; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Diamond Creek or Wattle Glen?
Diamond Creek has the higher transport score (Diamond Creek 94/100 vs Wattle Glen 93/100).
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