Ermington vs Wentworth Point
The verdict
Wentworth Point rates higher for education (87 vs 75). Wentworth Point is closer to the coast (15.9 km vs 18.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ermington rates higher (61 vs 48/100 in Wentworth Point).
Scores
| Ermington | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 90 |
| Transport | 77 | 84 |
| Education | 75 | 87 |
| Liveability | 91 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ermington | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,686 | 12,703 |
| Median age | 37 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,993 | $2,035 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.6% | 68.7% |
| Born in Australia | 52.8% | 34.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.1 |
Growth: Ermington High Growth · Wentworth Point High Growth
Property
| Ermington | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.03M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $800K | $765K |
| House price YoY | 14.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $980 | $965 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ermington | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 244 | 299 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 55 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 276 | 527 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,217 | 3,047 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ermington | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,015 | 1,054 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ermington · Wentworth Point
Transport
| Ermington | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 84 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 70 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 960 m |
Liveability
| Ermington | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 9 |
| Parks | 30 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.2 km | 15.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.2 km | 13.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Ermington | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,686 | 12,703 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,774 | 15,264 |
| Projected 2041 | 21,402 | 20,337 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | 4.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ermington or Wentworth Point?
Ermington has the higher residential safety score (Ermington 61/100 vs Wentworth Point 48/100).
Which has better schools, Ermington or Wentworth Point?
Wentworth Point has a higher average school ICSEA (Ermington 1015 vs Wentworth Point 1054; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ermington or Wentworth Point?
Wentworth Point has the higher transport score (Ermington 77/100 vs Wentworth Point 84/100).
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