Ferguson vs Wellington Forest
The verdict
Wellington Forest rates higher for education (96 vs 61). Ferguson is closer to the coast (22.3 km vs 29.2 km).
Scores
FergusonWellington Forest
| Ferguson | Wellington Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 38 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 61 | 96 |
| Liveability | 25 | 25 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ferguson | Wellington Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 233 | 13 |
| Median age | 55 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,166 | $999 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.3% | 60.0% |
| Born in Australia | 76.0% | 69.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2 |
Growth: Ferguson High Growth · Wellington Forest High Growth
Property
| Ferguson | Wellington Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Ferguson | Wellington Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,721 | 7,692 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,146 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,309 | 15,385 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ferguson | Wellington Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ferguson · Wellington Forest
Transport
| Ferguson | Wellington Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 20.4 km | 22.1 km |
Liveability
| Ferguson | Wellington Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 750 | 750 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.3 km | 29.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 165.6 km | 165.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.4 km | 22.0 km |
Population & growth
| Ferguson | Wellington Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 233 | 13 |
| Estimated 2025 | 258 | 14 |
| Projected 2041 | 318 | 18 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.58% | 1.87% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Ferguson or Wellington Forest?
Ferguson and Wellington Forest have similar transport scores.
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