Harrison vs Wanniassa
The verdict
Harrison rates higher for education (88 vs 74). Wanniassa rates higher for transport (53 vs 45). Wanniassa is closer to the coast (104.3 km vs 108.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Harrison rates higher (78 vs 66/100 in Wanniassa).
Scores
| Harrison | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 62 |
| Transport | 45 | 53 |
| Education | 88 | 74 |
| Liveability | 62 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Harrison | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,244 | 7,885 |
| Median age | 31 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,636 | $2,295 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.8% | 51.4% |
| Born in Australia | 55.8% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Harrison High Growth · Wanniassa Declining
Property
| Harrison | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety
| Harrison | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 158 | 140 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 73 | 140 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 243 | 457 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,577 | 4,299 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Harrison | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,083 | 1,057 |
See the full school list on each profile: Harrison · Wanniassa
Transport
| Harrison | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 71 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 52 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Harrison | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 6 |
| Parks | 28 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 108.4 km | 104.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.4 km | 13.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.5 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Harrison | Wanniassa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,244 | 7,885 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,995 | 7,755 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,755 | 5,887 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.76% | -0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Harrison or Wanniassa?
Harrison has the higher residential safety score (Harrison 78/100 vs Wanniassa 66/100).
Which has better schools, Harrison or Wanniassa?
Harrison has a higher average school ICSEA (Harrison 1083 vs Wanniassa 1057; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Harrison or Wanniassa?
Wanniassa has the higher transport score (Harrison 45/100 vs Wanniassa 53/100).
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