Lesmurdie vs Wattle Grove
The verdict
Wattle Grove rates higher for transport (57 vs 33). Wattle Grove is closer to the coast (23.4 km vs 27.5 km).
Scores
LesmurdieWattle Grove
| Lesmurdie | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 61 |
| Transport | 33 | 57 |
| Education | 57 | 61 |
| Liveability | 58 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lesmurdie | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,413 | 6,547 |
| Median age | 44 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,083 | $2,377 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.5% | 42.9% |
| Born in Australia | 70.2% | 56.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.3 |
Growth: Lesmurdie Stable · Wattle Grove High Growth
Property
| Lesmurdie | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 309 | 321 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 155 | 153 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,010 | 1,008 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lesmurdie | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,056 | 1,072 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lesmurdie · Wattle Grove
Transport
| Lesmurdie | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 66 | 57 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 68 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.5 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Lesmurdie | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 16 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 197 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.5 km | 23.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.5 km | 14.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.0 km | 12.5 km |
Population & growth
| Lesmurdie | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,413 | 6,547 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,666 | 7,270 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,036 | 10,081 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.74% | 2.65% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lesmurdie or Wattle Grove?
Lesmurdie and Wattle Grove have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Lesmurdie or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has a higher average school ICSEA (Lesmurdie 1056 vs Wattle Grove 1072; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lesmurdie or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has the higher transport score (Lesmurdie 33/100 vs Wattle Grove 57/100).
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