Engadine vs Waterfall
The verdict
Waterfall is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.52M in Engadine. Engadine rates higher for liveability (75 vs 22). Waterfall is closer to the coast (10.0 km vs 11.1 km).
Scores
| Engadine | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 55 |
| Transport | 94 | 86 |
| Education | 64 | 58 |
| Liveability | 75 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Engadine | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,736 | 522 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,303 | $2,232 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.2% | 29.8% |
| Born in Australia | 84.8% | 84.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Engadine Stable · Waterfall Stable
Property
| Engadine | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.52M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | $935K | $875K |
| House price YoY | 11.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Engadine | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 39 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 45 | 192 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 254 | 383 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,114 | 12,644 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Engadine | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 1 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,062 | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Engadine · Waterfall
Transport
| Engadine | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 86 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 126 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 78 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Engadine | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 0 |
| Parks | 23 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.1 km | 10.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.9 km | 34.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.6 km | 16.0 km |
Population & growth
| Engadine | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,736 | 522 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,206 | 525 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,955 | 566 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.66% | 0.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Engadine or Waterfall?
Engadine and Waterfall have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Engadine or Waterfall?
Waterfall is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.52M.
Which has better schools, Engadine or Waterfall?
Engadine has a higher average school ICSEA (Engadine 1062 vs Waterfall 1013; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Engadine or Waterfall?
Engadine has the higher transport score (Engadine 94/100 vs Waterfall 86/100).
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