Greensborough vs Watsonia North
The verdict
Watsonia North is more affordable, with a median house price of $914K versus $985K in Greensborough. Greensborough rates higher for transport (98 vs 80). Greensborough has a shorter estimated CBD commute (44 vs 63 min).
Scores
| Greensborough | Watsonia North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 81 |
| Transport | 98 | 80 |
| Education | 73 | 72 |
| Liveability | 88 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Greensborough | Watsonia North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,070 | 3,799 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,075 | $2,069 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.7% | 47.5% |
| Born in Australia | 76.4% | 75.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Greensborough Moderate Growth · Watsonia North Moderate Growth
Property
| Greensborough | Watsonia North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $985K | $914K |
| Median unit price | $721K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -0.4% | -3.8% |
| 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
| Greensborough | Watsonia North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 199 | 342 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 247 | 53 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 128 | 132 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,197 | 2,080 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Greensborough | Watsonia North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 1 |
| Government | 6 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,075 | 1,080 |
See the full school list on each profile: Greensborough · Watsonia North
Transport
| Greensborough | Watsonia North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 107 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 550 m | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Greensborough | Watsonia North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 22 | 0 |
| Parks | 60 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 44 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 77 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.5 km | 20.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.0 km | 16.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Greensborough | Watsonia North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,070 | 3,799 |
| Estimated 2025 | 21,462 | 3,880 |
| Projected 2041 | 26,022 | 4,692 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.46% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Greensborough or Watsonia North?
Greensborough has the higher residential safety score (Greensborough 100/100 vs Watsonia North 97/100).
Which is more affordable, Greensborough or Watsonia North?
Watsonia North is more affordable, with a median house price of $914K versus $985K.
Which has better schools, Greensborough or Watsonia North?
Watsonia North has a higher average school ICSEA (Greensborough 1075 vs Watsonia North 1080; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Greensborough or Watsonia North?
Greensborough has the higher transport score (Greensborough 98/100 vs Watsonia North 80/100).
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