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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 WardellPatchs Beach
Overall2926
Transport4635
Education2428
Liveability1616

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

East WardellPatchs Beach
Population31245
Median age4449
Median household income (wk)$1,550$1,833
Bachelor degree or higher18.3%14.8%
Born in Australia84.9%88.9%
Avg household size2.62.1

Growth: East Wardell Moderate Growth · Patchs Beach Moderate Growth

Property

East WardellPatchs Beach
Median house price$810K$1.15M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$765$850
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)16Data not available

Median price history

Safety

East WardellPatchs Beach
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k6410
Motor vehicle theft /100k3210
Domestic assault /100k2,5640
Total incidents /100k (all)11,2182,222

Total incidents over time

Schools

East WardellPatchs Beach
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: East Wardell · Patchs Beach

Transport

East WardellPatchs Beach
Transport score4635
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.3 km4.3 km

Liveability

East WardellPatchs Beach
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks11
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)1.8 km620 m
Distance to CBD (km)586.9 km589.6 km
Nearest beach (km)7.9 km10.0 km
Nearest hospital (km)13.9 km10.8 km

Population & growth

East WardellPatchs Beach
Population (2021)31245
Estimated 202533048
Projected 204134850
Annual growth rate1.41%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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Data sources

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