Donnybrook vs Wollert
The verdict
Donnybrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $655K versus $692K in Wollert. Donnybrook rates higher for transport (85 vs 23). Wollert rates higher for liveability (52 vs 38). Wollert is closer to the coast (28.4 km vs 33.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Wollert rates higher (76 vs 5/100 in Donnybrook).
Scores
| Donnybrook | Wollert | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 46 |
| Transport | 85 | 23 |
| Education | 62 | 65 |
| Liveability | 38 | 52 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Donnybrook | Wollert | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,100 | 24,407 |
| Median age | 30 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,207 | $1,979 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 48.1% |
| Born in Australia | 44.1% | 46.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.3 |
Growth: Donnybrook High Growth · Wollert High Growth
Property
| Donnybrook | Wollert | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $655K | $692K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $443K |
| House price YoY | 1.5% | -3.5% |
| 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
| Donnybrook | Wollert | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,762 | 348 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 810 | 266 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,476 | 365 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 18,381 | 4,011 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Donnybrook | Wollert | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 5 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,050 | 1,038 |
See the full school list on each profile: Donnybrook · Wollert
Transport
| Donnybrook | Wollert | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 23 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 69 | 87 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Donnybrook | Wollert | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 3 |
| Parks | 41 | 178 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.6 km | 28.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.5 km | 25.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.5 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Donnybrook | Wollert | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,100 | 24,407 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,546 | 36,067 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,394 | 39,444 |
| Annual growth rate | 13.99% | 10.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Donnybrook or Wollert?
Wollert has the higher residential safety score (Donnybrook 5/100 vs Wollert 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Donnybrook or Wollert?
Donnybrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $655K versus $692K.
Which has better schools, Donnybrook or Wollert?
Donnybrook has a higher average school ICSEA (Donnybrook 1050 vs Wollert 1038; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Donnybrook or Wollert?
Donnybrook has the higher transport score (Donnybrook 85/100 vs Wollert 23/100).
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