Edgewater vs Woodvale
The verdict
Edgewater rates higher for liveability (93 vs 80). Woodvale rates higher for transport (70 vs 64). Woodvale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (69 vs 78 min).
Scores
EdgewaterWoodvale
| Edgewater | Woodvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 71 |
| Transport | 64 | 70 |
| Education | 65 | 63 |
| Liveability | 93 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Edgewater | Woodvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,657 | 9,579 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,016 | $2,339 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.4% | 40.2% |
| Born in Australia | 54.8% | 60.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Edgewater Moderate Growth · Woodvale Stable
Property
| Edgewater | Woodvale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Edgewater | Woodvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 322 | 313 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 146 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,009 | 1,013 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Edgewater | Woodvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,058 | 1,081 |
See the full school list on each profile: Edgewater · Woodvale
Transport
| Edgewater | Woodvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 78 | 69 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Edgewater | Woodvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 13 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.2 km | 5.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.9 km | 18.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.8 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 6.1 km |
Population & growth
| Edgewater | Woodvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,657 | 9,579 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,107 | 10,007 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,870 | 10,241 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.33% | 1.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Edgewater or Woodvale?
Edgewater and Woodvale have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Edgewater or Woodvale?
Woodvale has a higher average school ICSEA (Edgewater 1058 vs Woodvale 1081; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Edgewater or Woodvale?
Woodvale has the higher transport score (Edgewater 64/100 vs Woodvale 70/100).
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