Holgate vs Wamberal
The verdict
Wamberal is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $2.21M in Holgate. Holgate rates higher for transport (42 vs 33). Wamberal rates higher for liveability (41 vs 29). Wamberal is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 4.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Holgate rates higher (100 vs 79/100 in Wamberal).
Scores
| Holgate | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 45 |
| Transport | 42 | 33 |
| Education | 70 | 63 |
| Liveability | 29 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Holgate | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,023 | 6,991 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,951 | $2,407 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.6% | 41.9% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 81.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Holgate Moderate Growth · Wamberal Moderate Growth
Property
| Holgate | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.21M | $1.59M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.14M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -18.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Holgate | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 215 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 86 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 391 | 257 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,053 | 3,362 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Holgate | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,080 | 1,052 |
See the full school list on each profile: Holgate · Wamberal
Transport
| Holgate | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 66 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 178 | 178 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.1 km | 7.8 km |
Liveability
| Holgate | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.9 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 55.2 km | 55.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.9 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 9.6 km |
Population & growth
| Holgate | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,023 | 6,991 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,012 | 7,124 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,132 | 8,106 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | 0.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Holgate or Wamberal?
Holgate has the higher residential safety score (Holgate 100/100 vs Wamberal 79/100).
Which is more affordable, Holgate or Wamberal?
Wamberal is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $2.21M.
Which has better schools, Holgate or Wamberal?
Holgate has a higher average school ICSEA (Holgate 1080 vs Wamberal 1052; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Holgate or Wamberal?
Holgate has the higher transport score (Holgate 42/100 vs Wamberal 33/100).
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