Hammondville vs Wattle Grove
The verdict
Hammondville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.38M in Wattle Grove. Wattle Grove rates higher for education (58 vs 45). Hammondville is closer to the coast (16.7 km vs 18.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Wattle Grove rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Hammondville).
Scores
| Hammondville | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 69 |
| Transport | 75 | 76 |
| Education | 45 | 58 |
| Liveability | 75 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hammondville | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,691 | 8,886 |
| Median age | 42 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,868 | $2,459 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.0% | 43.0% |
| Born in Australia | 69.4% | 67.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.1 |
Growth: Hammondville Moderate Growth · Wattle Grove Moderate Growth
Property
| Hammondville | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.13M | $1.38M |
| Median unit price | $791K | $964K |
| House price YoY | 2.8% | 14.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hammondville | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 108 | 34 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 27 | 11 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 379 | 236 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,305 | 1,564 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hammondville | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,029 | 1,084 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hammondville · Wattle Grove
Transport
| Hammondville | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 85 | 91 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Hammondville | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.7 km | 18.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.4 km | 26.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Hammondville | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,691 | 8,886 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,706 | 8,921 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,186 | 10,079 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hammondville or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has the higher residential safety score (Hammondville 83/100 vs Wattle Grove 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Hammondville or Wattle Grove?
Hammondville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.38M.
Which has better schools, Hammondville or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has a higher average school ICSEA (Hammondville 1029 vs Wattle Grove 1084; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hammondville or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has the higher transport score (Hammondville 75/100 vs Wattle Grove 76/100).
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