Hackett vs Watson
The verdict
Hackett rates higher for liveability (64 vs 59). Hackett is closer to the coast (105.0 km vs 106.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hackett rates higher (80 vs 56/100 in Watson).
Scores
HackettWatson
| Hackett | Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 67 |
| Transport | 50 | 53 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 64 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hackett | Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,227 | 6,727 |
| Median age | 40 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,623 | $2,414 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 74.2% | 71.5% |
| Born in Australia | 76.7% | 70.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Hackett High Growth · Watson High Growth
Property
| Hackett | Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Hackett | Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 80 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 124 | 282 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 124 | 282 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 217 | 208 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,890 | 4,148 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hackett | Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,109 | 1,125 |
Transport
| Hackett | Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Hackett | Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 12 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 105.0 km | 106.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.6 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.7 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Hackett | Watson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,227 | 6,727 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,360 | 7,399 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,246 | 8,851 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.01% | 2.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hackett or Watson?
Hackett has the higher residential safety score (Hackett 80/100 vs Watson 56/100).
Which has better schools, Hackett or Watson?
Watson has a higher average school ICSEA (Hackett 1109 vs Watson 1125; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hackett or Watson?
Watson has the higher transport score (Hackett 50/100 vs Watson 53/100).
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