Luddenham vs Wallacia
The verdict
Wallacia is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.19M versus $3.42M in Luddenham. Luddenham rates higher for education (49 vs 39). Wallacia rates higher for transport (22 vs 17). Luddenham is closer to the coast (41.6 km vs 46.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Wallacia rates higher (100 vs 70/100 in Luddenham).
Scores
| Luddenham | Wallacia | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 29 |
| Transport | 17 | 22 |
| Education | 49 | 39 |
| Liveability | 35 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Luddenham | Wallacia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,927 | 1,711 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,968 | $2,004 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.3% | 20.3% |
| Born in Australia | 80.2% | 81.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Luddenham High Growth · Wallacia High Growth
Property
| Luddenham | Wallacia | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.42M | $1.19M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $355K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Luddenham | Wallacia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 104 | 117 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 467 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 311 | 58 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,072 | 3,565 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Luddenham | Wallacia | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 941 |
See the full school list on each profile: Luddenham · Wallacia
Transport
| Luddenham | Wallacia | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 17 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 150 | 168 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.9 km | 12.3 km |
Liveability
| Luddenham | Wallacia | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.6 km | 46.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 45.9 km | 52.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.7 km | 15.3 km |
Population & growth
| Luddenham | Wallacia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,927 | 1,711 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,115 | 1,878 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,516 | 5,786 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.35% | 2.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Luddenham or Wallacia?
Wallacia has the higher residential safety score (Luddenham 70/100 vs Wallacia 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Luddenham or Wallacia?
Wallacia is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.19M versus $3.42M.
Which has better schools, Luddenham or Wallacia?
Luddenham has a higher average school ICSEA (Luddenham 973 vs Wallacia 941; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Luddenham or Wallacia?
Wallacia has the higher transport score (Luddenham 17/100 vs Wallacia 22/100).
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