Goodwood vs Wayville
The verdict
Wayville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $1.83M in Goodwood. Wayville has a shorter estimated CBD commute (12 vs 13 min). On the separate residential safety score, Wayville rates higher (47 vs 41/100 in Goodwood).
Scores
| Goodwood | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 92 |
| Transport | 99 | 99 |
| Education | 87 | 87 |
| Liveability | 88 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Goodwood | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,823 | 1,922 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,918 | $2,035 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.4% | 65.5% |
| Born in Australia | 69.8% | 68.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Goodwood Stable · Wayville Stable
Property
| Goodwood | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.83M | $1.76M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $692 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Goodwood | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 41 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 496 | 260 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 177 | 364 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,880 | 14,932 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Goodwood | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,127 | 1,171 |
See the full school list on each profile: Goodwood · Wayville
Transport
| Goodwood | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 99 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 13 | 12 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 290 m | 370 m |
Liveability
| Goodwood | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 21 | 5 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.8 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.6 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.6 km | 9.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Goodwood | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,823 | 1,922 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,932 | 1,996 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,038 | 2,069 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 0.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Goodwood or Wayville?
Wayville has the higher residential safety score (Goodwood 41/100 vs Wayville 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Goodwood or Wayville?
Wayville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $1.83M.
Which has better schools, Goodwood or Wayville?
Wayville has a higher average school ICSEA (Goodwood 1127 vs Wayville 1171; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Goodwood or Wayville?
Goodwood and Wayville have similar transport scores.
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