Knoxfield vs Wantirna
The verdict
Knoxfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $975K versus $1.08M in Wantirna. Wantirna rates higher for education (77 vs 72). Knoxfield is closer to the coast (19.6 km vs 21.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Knoxfield rates higher (89 vs 81/100 in Wantirna).
Scores
| Knoxfield | Wantirna | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 72 |
| Transport | 53 | 50 |
| Education | 72 | 77 |
| Liveability | 90 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Knoxfield | Wantirna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,645 | 14,237 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,762 | $1,886 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.7% | 49.3% |
| Born in Australia | 60.9% | 57.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Knoxfield Moderate Growth · Wantirna Moderate Growth
Property
| Knoxfield | Wantirna | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $975K | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | $773K | $725K |
| House price YoY | 11.6% | -11.8% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 81 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 249 | 288 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 301 | 330 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 196 | 267 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,963 | 4,530 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Knoxfield | Wantirna | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 2 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,006 | 1,063 |
See the full school list on each profile: Knoxfield · Wantirna
Transport
| Knoxfield | Wantirna | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 54 | 46 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 92 | 82 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Knoxfield | Wantirna | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 13 |
| Parks | 27 | 81 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 34 |
| Swimming pools | 91 | 243 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.6 km | 21.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.6 km | 23.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 360 m |
Population & growth
| Knoxfield | Wantirna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,645 | 14,237 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,873 | 14,422 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,758 | 16,310 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.74% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Knoxfield or Wantirna?
Knoxfield has the higher residential safety score (Knoxfield 89/100 vs Wantirna 81/100).
Which is more affordable, Knoxfield or Wantirna?
Knoxfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $975K versus $1.08M.
Which has better schools, Knoxfield or Wantirna?
Wantirna has a higher average school ICSEA (Knoxfield 1006 vs Wantirna 1063; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Knoxfield or Wantirna?
Knoxfield has the higher transport score (Knoxfield 53/100 vs Wantirna 50/100).
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