Highton vs Waurn Ponds
The verdict
Waurn Ponds is more affordable, with a median house price of $801K versus $899K in Highton. Highton rates higher for liveability (85 vs 43). Highton is closer to the coast (5.2 km vs 9.5 km).
Scores
HightonWaurn Ponds
| Highton | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 50 |
| Transport | 50 | 41 |
| Education | 73 | 69 |
| Liveability | 85 | 43 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Highton | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,736 | 4,956 |
| Median age | 39 | 27 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,054 | $2,286 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.3% | 43.7% |
| Born in Australia | 77.3% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3 |
Growth: Highton High Growth · Waurn Ponds High Growth
Property
| Highton | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $899K | $801K |
| Median unit price | $521K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -4.8% | -3.2% |
| 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
| Highton | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 174 | 81 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 101 | 101 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 193 | 161 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,040 | 3,773 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Highton | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,098 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Highton · Waurn Ponds
Transport
| Highton | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 74 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Highton | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 3 |
| Parks | 33 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 19 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 398 | 70 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.2 km | 9.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 69.5 km | 73.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 9.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Highton | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 20,736 | 4,956 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,202 | 5,306 |
| Projected 2041 | 30,941 | 7,395 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.72% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Highton or Waurn Ponds?
Highton and Waurn Ponds have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Highton or Waurn Ponds?
Waurn Ponds is more affordable, with a median house price of $801K versus $899K.
Which has better public transport, Highton or Waurn Ponds?
Highton has the higher transport score (Highton 50/100 vs Waurn Ponds 41/100).
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