Douglas Park vs Wilton
The verdict
Wilton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.10M in Douglas Park. Douglas Park rates higher for transport (84 vs 0). Wilton rates higher for liveability (41 vs 22). Wilton is closer to the coast (22.8 km vs 24.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Douglas Park rates higher (92 vs 81/100 in Wilton).
Scores
| Douglas Park | Wilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 28 |
| Transport | 84 | 0 |
| Education | 43 | 46 |
| Liveability | 22 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Douglas Park | Wilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,386 | 3,767 |
| Median age | 42 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,250 | $2,840 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.3% | 27.4% |
| Born in Australia | 83.1% | 84.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.3 |
Growth: Douglas Park High Growth · Wilton Stable
Property
| Douglas Park | Wilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.10M | $1.07M |
| Median unit price | $479K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -14.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $735 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Douglas Park | Wilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 81 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 27 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 144 | 265 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 289 | 319 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,030 | 5,442 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Douglas Park | Wilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,005 | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Douglas Park · Wilton
Transport
| Douglas Park | Wilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 123 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 590 m | 9.5 km |
Liveability
| Douglas Park | Wilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 1 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 29 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.3 km | 22.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 57.5 km | 64.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.1 km | 21.8 km |
Population & growth
| Douglas Park | Wilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,386 | 3,767 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,655 | 3,767 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,344 | 3,950 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.53% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Douglas Park or Wilton?
Douglas Park has the higher residential safety score (Douglas Park 92/100 vs Wilton 81/100).
Which is more affordable, Douglas Park or Wilton?
Wilton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.10M.
Which has better schools, Douglas Park or Wilton?
Wilton has a higher average school ICSEA (Douglas Park 1005 vs Wilton 1013; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Douglas Park or Wilton?
Douglas Park has the higher transport score (Douglas Park 84/100 vs Wilton 0/100).
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