Fadden vs Wanniassa
The verdict
Fadden rates higher for education (82 vs 74). Wanniassa rates higher for transport (53 vs 44). Fadden is closer to the coast (101.8 km vs 104.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Fadden rates higher (100 vs 66/100 in Wanniassa).
Scores
| Fadden | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 62 |
| Transport | 44 | 53 |
| Education | 82 | 74 |
| Liveability | 53 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fadden | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,006 | 7,885 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,302 | $2,295 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.9% | 51.4% |
| Born in Australia | 75.3% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Fadden Declining · Wanniassa Declining
Property
| Fadden | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety
| Fadden | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 67 | 140 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 133 | 140 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 100 | 457 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 865 | 4,299 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fadden | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,072 | 1,057 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fadden · Wanniassa
Transport
| Fadden | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 71 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 52 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Fadden | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 615 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 14 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 155 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 101.8 km | 104.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.5 km | 13.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Fadden | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,006 | 7,885 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,045 | 7,755 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,244 | 5,887 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | -0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fadden or Wanniassa?
Fadden has the higher residential safety score (Fadden 100/100 vs Wanniassa 66/100).
Which has better schools, Fadden or Wanniassa?
Fadden has a higher average school ICSEA (Fadden 1072 vs Wanniassa 1057; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fadden or Wanniassa?
Wanniassa has the higher transport score (Fadden 44/100 vs Wanniassa 53/100).
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