Langwarrin vs Skye
The verdict
Skye is more affordable, with a median house price of $757K versus $823K in Langwarrin. Langwarrin rates higher for liveability (73 vs 66). Langwarrin is closer to the coast (7.1 km vs 8.1 km).
Scores
| Langwarrin | Skye | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 45 |
| Transport | 27 | 22 |
| Education | 49 | 46 |
| Liveability | 73 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Langwarrin | Skye | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,588 | 8,088 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,919 | $2,004 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.8% | 25.3% |
| Born in Australia | 80.7% | 75.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Langwarrin Moderate Growth · Skye Moderate Growth
Property
| Langwarrin | Skye | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $823K | $757K |
| Median unit price | $590K | $542K |
| House price YoY | -3.0% | -0.9% |
| 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
| Langwarrin | Skye | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 220 | 136 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 182 | 210 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 220 | 247 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,218 | 3,289 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Langwarrin | Skye | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 994 |
See the full school list on each profile: Langwarrin · Skye
Transport
| Langwarrin | Skye | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 86 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 141 | 130 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.1 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Langwarrin | Skye | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 53 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 28 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 160 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.1 km | 8.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 43.1 km | 39.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.3 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Langwarrin | Skye | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,588 | 8,088 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,089 | 8,195 |
| Projected 2041 | 27,077 | 9,284 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 0.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Langwarrin or Skye?
Skye has the higher residential safety score (Langwarrin 99/100 vs Skye 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Langwarrin or Skye?
Skye is more affordable, with a median house price of $757K versus $823K.
Which has better schools, Langwarrin or Skye?
Langwarrin has a higher average school ICSEA (Langwarrin 1026 vs Skye 994; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Langwarrin or Skye?
Langwarrin has the higher transport score (Langwarrin 27/100 vs Skye 22/100).
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