Golden Heights vs Waikerie
The verdict
Waikerie rates higher for liveability (29 vs 0). Golden Heights is closer to the coast (141.7 km vs 143.4 km).
Scores
Golden HeightsWaikerie
| Golden Heights | Waikerie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 10 | 21 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 34 | 35 |
| Liveability | 0 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Golden Heights | Waikerie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 271 | 2,681 |
| Median age | 47 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,208 | $954 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.3% | 18.8% |
| Born in Australia | 90.4% | 79.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Golden Heights Stable · Waikerie Stable
Property
| Golden Heights | Waikerie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $385 | $370 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Golden Heights | Waikerie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 149 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 37 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,583 | 4,028 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Golden Heights | Waikerie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 966 |
See the full school list on each profile: Golden Heights · Waikerie
Transport
| Golden Heights | Waikerie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 117.5 km | 119.4 km |
Liveability
| Golden Heights | Waikerie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.6°C | 15.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 260 | 260 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 0 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 141.7 km | 143.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 146.9 km | 148.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 64.5 km | 60.7 km |
Population & growth
| Golden Heights | Waikerie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 271 | 2,681 |
| Estimated 2025 | 271 | 2,684 |
| Projected 2041 | 283 | 2,800 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.03% |
Common questions
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