Latrobe vs Wesley Vale
The verdict
Latrobe rates higher for liveability (62 vs 42). Wesley Vale is closer to the coast (3.1 km vs 8.7 km).
Scores
LatrobeWesley Vale
| Latrobe | Wesley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 28 |
| Transport | 18 | 13 |
| Education | 33 | 30 |
| Liveability | 62 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Latrobe | Wesley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,030 | 483 |
| Median age | 43 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,173 | $1,350 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.7% | 15.0% |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 84.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Latrobe Moderate Growth · Wesley Vale Moderate Growth
Property
| Latrobe | Wesley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Latrobe | Wesley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Latrobe | Wesley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 974 |
See the full school list on each profile: Latrobe · Wesley Vale
Transport
| Latrobe | Wesley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 18 | 13 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Latrobe | Wesley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.8°C | 12.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.7 km | 3.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 196.4 km | 201.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.4 km | 5.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Latrobe | Wesley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,030 | 483 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,293 | 503 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,414 | 616 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.28% | 1.02% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Latrobe or Wesley Vale?
Latrobe has a higher average school ICSEA (Latrobe 979 vs Wesley Vale 974; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Latrobe or Wesley Vale?
Latrobe has the higher transport score (Latrobe 18/100 vs Wesley Vale 13/100).
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