Docklands vs South Wharf
The verdict
Docklands rates higher for transport (100 vs 89). Docklands has a shorter estimated CBD commute (12 vs 17 min).
Scores
DocklandsSouth Wharf
| Docklands | South Wharf | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 90 |
| Transport | 100 | 89 |
| Education | 91 | 81 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Docklands | South Wharf | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,495 | 71 |
| Median age | 32 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,957 | $2,874 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.8% | 50.0% |
| Born in Australia | 29.7% | 38.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Docklands High Growth · South Wharf High Growth
Property
| Docklands | South Wharf | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $604K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
| Docklands | South Wharf | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 510 | 5,634 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 768 | 26,761 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 471 | 2,817 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 18,477 | 588,732 |
Docklands and South Wharf are commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Docklands | South Wharf | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,121 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Docklands · South Wharf
Transport
| Docklands | South Wharf | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 89 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 30 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 12 | 17 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 300 m | 300 m |
Liveability
| Docklands | South Wharf | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 10 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 132 | 11 |
| Parks | 19 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 2.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.1 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.7 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Docklands | South Wharf | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,495 | 71 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,646 | 87 |
| Projected 2041 | 27,346 | 125 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.74% | 5.21% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Docklands or South Wharf?
Docklands has the higher transport score (Docklands 100/100 vs South Wharf 89/100).
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