East Wardell vs Patchs Beach
The verdict
East Wardell is more affordable, with a median house price of $810K versus $1.15M in Patchs Beach. East Wardell rates higher for transport (46 vs 35). Patchs Beach is closer to the coast (620 m vs 1.8 km).
Scores
East WardellPatchs Beach
| East Wardell | Patchs Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 26 |
| Transport | 46 | 35 |
| Education | 24 | 28 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Wardell | Patchs Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 312 | 45 |
| Median age | 44 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,550 | $1,833 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.3% | 14.8% |
| Born in Australia | 84.9% | 88.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: East Wardell Moderate Growth · Patchs Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| East Wardell | Patchs Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $810K | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $765 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 16 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| East Wardell | Patchs Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 641 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 321 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,564 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,218 | 2,222 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Wardell | Patchs Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: East Wardell · Patchs Beach
Transport
| East Wardell | Patchs Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 4.3 km |
Liveability
| East Wardell | Patchs Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.8 km | 620 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 586.9 km | 589.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.9 km | 10.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.9 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| East Wardell | Patchs Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 312 | 45 |
| Estimated 2025 | 330 | 48 |
| Projected 2041 | 348 | 50 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.63% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, East Wardell or Patchs Beach?
East Wardell is more affordable, with a median house price of $810K versus $1.15M.
Which has better public transport, East Wardell or Patchs Beach?
East Wardell has the higher transport score (East Wardell 46/100 vs Patchs Beach 35/100).
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