Hazelwood North vs Morwell
The verdict
Hazelwood North rates higher for education (40 vs 32). Morwell rates higher for transport (83 vs 14). Hazelwood North is closer to the coast (43.8 km vs 49.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hazelwood North rates higher (100 vs 9/100 in Morwell).
Scores
| Hazelwood North | Morwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 59 |
| Transport | 14 | 83 |
| Education | 40 | 32 |
| Liveability | 16 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hazelwood North | Morwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,552 | 14,389 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,261 | $942 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.3% | 14.8% |
| Born in Australia | 85.6% | 72.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Hazelwood North — · Morwell —
Property
| Hazelwood North | Morwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $320K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $246K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -6.1% |
| 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
| Hazelwood North | Morwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 9 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 129 | 1,300 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 129 | 688 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 258 | 1,730 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,835 | 19,063 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hazelwood North | Morwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 931 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hazelwood North · Morwell
Transport
| Hazelwood North | Morwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 14 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 106 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.1 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Hazelwood North | Morwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 1 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 43.8 km | 49.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 142.1 km | 135.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Hazelwood North | Morwell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,552 | 14,389 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,613 | 14,476 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 0.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hazelwood North or Morwell?
Hazelwood North has the higher residential safety score (Hazelwood North 100/100 vs Morwell 9/100).
Which has better schools, Hazelwood North or Morwell?
Hazelwood North has a higher average school ICSEA (Hazelwood North 997 vs Morwell 931; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hazelwood North or Morwell?
Morwell has the higher transport score (Hazelwood North 14/100 vs Morwell 83/100).
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