Knoxfield vs Wantirna South
The verdict
Knoxfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $975K versus $1.26M in Wantirna South. Wantirna South rates higher for education (81 vs 72). Wantirna South has a shorter estimated CBD commute (83 vs 92 min). On the separate residential safety score, Knoxfield rates higher (89 vs 82/100 in Wantirna South).
Scores
| Knoxfield | Wantirna South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 75 |
| Transport | 53 | 55 |
| Education | 72 | 81 |
| Liveability | 90 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Knoxfield | Wantirna South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,645 | 20,754 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,762 | $1,915 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.7% | 55.2% |
| Born in Australia | 60.9% | 51.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Knoxfield Moderate Growth · Wantirna South Moderate Growth
Property
| Knoxfield | Wantirna South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $975K | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | $773K | $478K |
| House price YoY | 11.6% | -2.4% |
| 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
| Knoxfield | Wantirna South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 249 | 289 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 301 | 361 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 196 | 154 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,963 | 7,252 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Knoxfield | Wantirna South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 7 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,006 | 1,107 |
See the full school list on each profile: Knoxfield · Wantirna South
Transport
| Knoxfield | Wantirna South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 54 | 132 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 92 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Knoxfield | Wantirna South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 33 |
| Parks | 27 | 80 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 28 |
| Swimming pools | 91 | 234 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 9 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.6 km | 19.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.6 km | 23.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Knoxfield | Wantirna South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,645 | 20,754 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,873 | 21,185 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,758 | 23,775 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.74% | 0.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Knoxfield or Wantirna South?
Knoxfield has the higher residential safety score (Knoxfield 89/100 vs Wantirna South 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Knoxfield or Wantirna South?
Knoxfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $975K versus $1.26M.
Which has better schools, Knoxfield or Wantirna South?
Wantirna South has a higher average school ICSEA (Knoxfield 1006 vs Wantirna South 1107; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Knoxfield or Wantirna South?
Wantirna South has the higher transport score (Knoxfield 53/100 vs Wantirna South 55/100).
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