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East Wardell vs Wardell

The verdict

Wardell is more affordable, with a median house price of $804K versus $810K in East Wardell. Wardell rates higher for transport (64 vs 46). East Wardell is closer to the coast (1.8 km vs 5.1 km).

Scores

East WardellWardell
East WardellWardell
Overall2935
Transport4664
Education2424
Liveability1616

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

Demographics

East WardellWardell
Population312830
Median age4447
Median household income (wk)$1,550$1,254
Bachelor degree or higher18.3%18.1%
Born in Australia84.9%81.9%
Avg household size2.62.4

Growth: East Wardell Moderate Growth · Wardell Moderate Growth

Property

East WardellWardell
Median house price$810K$804K
Median unit priceData not available$385K
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$765$765
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)1618

Median price history

Safety

East WardellWardell
Residential safety score17
Break & enter dwelling /100k641602
Motor vehicle theft /100k321602
Domestic assault /100k2,564602
Total incidents /100k (all)11,21814,096

Total incidents over time

Schools

East WardellWardell
Total schools02
Government02
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available844

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

Transport

East WardellWardell
Transport score4664
Train stations01
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.3 km1.5 km

Liveability

East WardellWardell
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks11
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)1.8 km5.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)586.9 km586.9 km
Nearest beach (km)7.9 km8.7 km
Nearest hospital (km)13.9 km15.0 km

Population & growth

East WardellWardell
Population (2021)312830
Estimated 2025330879
Projected 2041348925
Annual growth rate1.41%1.44%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, East Wardell or Wardell?

Wardell is more affordable, with a median house price of $804K versus $810K.

Which has better public transport, East Wardell or Wardell?

Wardell has the higher transport score (East Wardell 46/100 vs Wardell 64/100).

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Data sources

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