Kawana vs Wandal
The verdict
Wandal rates higher for liveability (93 vs 79). Kawana is closer to the coast (25.8 km vs 27.5 km).
Scores
KawanaWandal
| Kawana | Wandal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 45 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 34 | 42 |
| Liveability | 79 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kawana | Wandal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,434 | 3,949 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,327 | $1,447 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.0% | 31.4% |
| Born in Australia | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Kawana — · Wandal —
Property
| Kawana | Wandal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $510 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kawana | Wandal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,849 | 1,849 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 654 | 658 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,380 | 12,380 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kawana | Wandal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 931 | 968 |
Transport
| Kawana | Wandal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 383.7 km | 381.7 km |
Liveability
| Kawana | Wandal | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.2°C | 23.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 12 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.8 km | 27.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 524.4 km | 522.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Kawana | Wandal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,434 | 3,949 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,799 | 4,079 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.00% | 0.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kawana or Wandal?
Kawana and Wandal have similar residential safety scores (33 and 33/100).
Which has better schools, Kawana or Wandal?
Wandal has a higher average school ICSEA (Kawana 931 vs Wandal 968; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kawana or Wandal?
Kawana and Wandal have similar transport scores.
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