Eaton vs Waterloo
The verdict
Eaton rates higher for transport (33 vs 0). Eaton is closer to the coast (4.2 km vs 8.8 km).
Scores
EatonWaterloo
| Eaton | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 19 |
| Transport | 33 | 0 |
| Education | 35 | 35 |
| Liveability | 53 | 25 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eaton | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,669 | 144 |
| Median age | 41 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,485 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.2% | 15.4% |
| Born in Australia | 77.4% | 76.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Eaton High Growth · Waterloo High Growth
Property
| Eaton | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Eaton | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,533 | 4,861 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,134 | 2,083 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,196 | 15,972 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eaton | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | Data not available |
Transport
| Eaton | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 53 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.6 km | 9.9 km |
Liveability
| Eaton | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 750 | 750 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.2 km | 8.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 152.0 km | 153.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.7 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 11.4 km |
Population & growth
| Eaton | Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,669 | 144 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,160 | 160 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,046 | 197 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.39% | 2.67% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Eaton or Waterloo?
Eaton has the higher transport score (Eaton 33/100 vs Waterloo 0/100).
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