Dover Gardens vs Warradale
The verdict
Dover Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.25M in Warradale. Warradale rates higher for transport (93 vs 82). Warradale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (29 vs 48 min). On the separate residential safety score, Warradale rates higher (85 vs 70/100 in Dover Gardens).
Scores
| Dover Gardens | Warradale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 81 |
| Transport | 82 | 93 |
| Education | 70 | 73 |
| Liveability | 77 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dover Gardens | Warradale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,062 | 5,801 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,423 | $1,626 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.2% | 46.1% |
| Born in Australia | 69.4% | 72.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Dover Gardens Moderate Growth · Warradale Moderate Growth
Property
| Dover Gardens | Warradale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.7% | 17.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $685 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Dover Gardens | Warradale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 261 | 207 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 65 | 69 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,037 | 3,034 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dover Gardens | Warradale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,062 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dover Gardens · Warradale
Transport
| Dover Gardens | Warradale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 480 m |
Liveability
| Dover Gardens | Warradale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 5 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.1 km | 10.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 7.6 km |
Population & growth
| Dover Gardens | Warradale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,062 | 5,801 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,382 | 6,407 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,400 | 6,441 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.52% | 2.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dover Gardens or Warradale?
Warradale has the higher residential safety score (Dover Gardens 70/100 vs Warradale 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Dover Gardens or Warradale?
Dover Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.25M.
Which has better public transport, Dover Gardens or Warradale?
Warradale has the higher transport score (Dover Gardens 82/100 vs Warradale 93/100).
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