Farrer vs Wanniassa
The verdict
Farrer rates higher for education (88 vs 74). Wanniassa rates higher for transport (53 vs 46). Farrer has a shorter estimated CBD commute (45 vs 52 min). On the separate residential safety score, Farrer rates higher (100 vs 66/100 in Wanniassa).
Scores
| Farrer | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 62 |
| Transport | 46 | 53 |
| Education | 88 | 74 |
| Liveability | 59 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Farrer | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,787 | 7,885 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,540 | $2,295 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.1% | 51.4% |
| Born in Australia | 70.2% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Farrer — · Wanniassa Declining
Property
| Farrer | 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
| Farrer | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 26 | 140 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 79 | 140 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 106 | 457 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 687 | 4,299 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Farrer | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,113 | 1,057 |
See the full school list on each profile: Farrer · Wanniassa
Transport
| Farrer | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 71 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 52 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Farrer | 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 6 |
| Parks | 7 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 103.9 km | 104.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.9 km | 13.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Farrer | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,787 | 7,885 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,840 | 7,755 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 5,887 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.35% | -0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Farrer or Wanniassa?
Farrer has the higher residential safety score (Farrer 100/100 vs Wanniassa 66/100).
Which has better schools, Farrer or Wanniassa?
Farrer has a higher average school ICSEA (Farrer 1113 vs Wanniassa 1057; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Farrer or Wanniassa?
Wanniassa has the higher transport score (Farrer 46/100 vs Wanniassa 53/100).
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