Inverloch vs Wattle Bank
The verdict
Inverloch rates higher for liveability (40 vs 16). Inverloch is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 6.9 km).
Scores
InverlochWattle Bank
| Inverloch | Wattle Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 19 |
| Transport | 17 | 0 |
| Education | 65 | 45 |
| Liveability | 40 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Inverloch | Wattle Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,526 | 250 |
| Median age | 54 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,286 | $1,812 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.4% | 23.7% |
| Born in Australia | 81.4% | 84.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Inverloch High Growth · Wattle Bank High Growth
Property
| Inverloch | Wattle Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $958K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $755K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 1.7% | Data not available |
| 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
| Inverloch | Wattle Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 766 | 400 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 230 | 400 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 245 | 800 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,352 | 4,000 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Inverloch | Wattle Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,045 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Inverloch · Wattle Bank
Transport
| Inverloch | Wattle Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 17 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 51.9 km | 48.2 km |
Liveability
| Inverloch | Wattle Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 1 |
| Parks | 23 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 6.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 111.6 km | 106.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 9.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.9 km | 11.7 km |
Population & growth
| Inverloch | Wattle Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,526 | 250 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,157 | 274 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,759 | 336 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.33% | 2.32% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Inverloch or Wattle Bank?
Inverloch has the higher transport score (Inverloch 17/100 vs Wattle Bank 0/100).
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