King Creek vs Wauchope
The verdict
Wauchope is more affordable, with a median house price of $700K versus $1.50M in King Creek. King Creek rates higher for education (42 vs 30). Wauchope rates higher for transport (83 vs 35). King Creek is closer to the coast (11.6 km vs 14.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, King Creek rates higher (100 vs 30/100 in Wauchope).
Scores
| King Creek | Wauchope | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 57 |
| Transport | 35 | 83 |
| Education | 42 | 30 |
| Liveability | 22 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| King Creek | Wauchope | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,863 | 6,589 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,088 | $1,114 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.2% | 14.5% |
| Born in Australia | 86.6% | 86.0% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.4 |
Growth: King Creek Moderate Growth · Wauchope Moderate Growth
Property
| King Creek | Wauchope | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.50M | $700K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $555K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 15.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $617 | $617 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| King Creek | Wauchope | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 30 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 54 | 364 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 258 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 161 | 971 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,664 | 9,000 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| King Creek | Wauchope | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 943 |
See the full school list on each profile: King Creek · Wauchope
Transport
| King Creek | Wauchope | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| 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) | 4.5 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| King Creek | Wauchope | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 0 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.6 km | 14.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 301.9 km | 302.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| King Creek | Wauchope | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,863 | 6,589 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,000 | 7,075 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,084 | 7,370 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.79% | 1.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, King Creek or Wauchope?
King Creek has the higher residential safety score (King Creek 100/100 vs Wauchope 30/100).
Which is more affordable, King Creek or Wauchope?
Wauchope is more affordable, with a median house price of $700K versus $1.50M.
Which has better public transport, King Creek or Wauchope?
Wauchope has the higher transport score (King Creek 35/100 vs Wauchope 83/100).
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