Lesmurdie vs Walliston
The verdict
Lesmurdie rates higher for education (57 vs 52). Lesmurdie is closer to the coast (27.5 km vs 30.2 km).
Scores
LesmurdieWalliston
| Lesmurdie | Walliston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 47 |
| Transport | 33 | 31 |
| Education | 57 | 52 |
| Liveability | 58 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lesmurdie | Walliston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,413 | 1,016 |
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,083 | $1,887 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.5% | 28.5% |
| Born in Australia | 70.2% | 73.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Lesmurdie Stable · Walliston Stable
Property
| Lesmurdie | Walliston | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Lesmurdie | Walliston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 309 | 295 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 155 | 197 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,010 | 984 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lesmurdie | Walliston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,056 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lesmurdie · Walliston
Transport
| Lesmurdie | Walliston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 66 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 68 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.5 km | 9.3 km |
Liveability
| Lesmurdie | Walliston | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 16 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 197 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.5 km | 30.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.5 km | 21.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.0 km | 13.4 km |
Population & growth
| Lesmurdie | Walliston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,413 | 1,016 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,666 | 1,047 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,036 | 1,091 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.74% | 0.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lesmurdie or Walliston?
Lesmurdie and Walliston have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Lesmurdie or Walliston?
Walliston has a higher average school ICSEA (Lesmurdie 1056 vs Walliston 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lesmurdie or Walliston?
Lesmurdie has the higher transport score (Lesmurdie 33/100 vs Walliston 31/100).
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