Hurstbridge vs Wattle Glen
The verdict
Hurstbridge is more affordable, with a median house price of $898K versus $907K in Wattle Glen. Wattle Glen rates higher for liveability (60 vs 50). Wattle Glen is closer to the coast (28.8 km vs 31.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hurstbridge rates higher (100 vs 74/100 in Wattle Glen).
Scores
| Hurstbridge | Wattle Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 74 |
| Transport | 92 | 93 |
| Education | 71 | 68 |
| Liveability | 50 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hurstbridge | Wattle Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,554 | 1,911 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,168 | $2,425 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.2% | 38.2% |
| Born in Australia | 86.1% | 83.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Hurstbridge Stable · Wattle Glen Stable
Property
| Hurstbridge | Wattle Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $898K | $907K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -5.6% | -6.3% |
| 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
| Hurstbridge | Wattle Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 56 | 314 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 169 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 225 | 262 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,857 | 1,832 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hurstbridge | Wattle Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,055 | 1,055 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hurstbridge · Wattle Glen
Transport
| Hurstbridge | Wattle Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 64 | 59 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 290 m | 700 m |
Liveability
| Hurstbridge | Wattle Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 1 |
| Parks | 11 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.6 km | 28.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.2 km | 25.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.1 km | 15.1 km |
Population & growth
| Hurstbridge | Wattle Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,554 | 1,911 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,499 | 1,953 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,871 | 2,082 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.39% | 0.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hurstbridge or Wattle Glen?
Hurstbridge has the higher residential safety score (Hurstbridge 100/100 vs Wattle Glen 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Hurstbridge or Wattle Glen?
Hurstbridge is more affordable, with a median house price of $898K versus $907K.
Which has better schools, Hurstbridge or Wattle Glen?
Hurstbridge and Wattle Glen have similar average school ICSEA scores (1055 and 1055).
Which has better public transport, Hurstbridge or Wattle Glen?
Wattle Glen has the higher transport score (Hurstbridge 92/100 vs Wattle Glen 93/100).
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