Ingle Farm vs Walkley Heights
The verdict
Ingle Farm is more affordable, with a median house price of $802K versus $1.09M in Walkley Heights. Ingle Farm rates higher for transport (72 vs 63). Walkley Heights rates higher for education (62 vs 54). Walkley Heights has a shorter estimated CBD commute (43 vs 48 min). On the separate residential safety score, Walkley Heights rates higher (100 vs 45/100 in Ingle Farm).
Scores
| Ingle Farm | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 66 |
| Transport | 72 | 63 |
| Education | 54 | 62 |
| Liveability | 68 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ingle Farm | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,543 | 3,513 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,286 | $1,773 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 40.0% |
| Born in Australia | 61.0% | 65.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Ingle Farm Moderate Growth · Walkley Heights Moderate Growth
Property
| Ingle Farm | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $802K | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 15.8% | 34.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ingle Farm | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 377 | 85 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 335 | 57 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,210 | 2,306 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ingle Farm | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ingle Farm · Walkley Heights
Transport
| Ingle Farm | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 73 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Ingle Farm | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 2 |
| Parks | 12 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.1 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.9 km | 10.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.1 km | 8.6 km |
Population & growth
| Ingle Farm | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,543 | 3,513 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,800 | 3,607 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,716 | 3,945 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.67% | 0.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ingle Farm or Walkley Heights?
Walkley Heights has the higher residential safety score (Ingle Farm 45/100 vs Walkley Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Ingle Farm or Walkley Heights?
Ingle Farm is more affordable, with a median house price of $802K versus $1.09M.
Which has better public transport, Ingle Farm or Walkley Heights?
Ingle Farm has the higher transport score (Ingle Farm 72/100 vs Walkley Heights 63/100).
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