Macleod vs Watsonia North
The verdict
Watsonia North is more affordable, with a median house price of $914K versus $1.15M in Macleod. Macleod rates higher for transport (98 vs 80). Macleod is closer to the coast (17.6 km vs 20.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Watsonia North rates higher (97 vs 77/100 in Macleod).
Scores
| Macleod | Watsonia North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 81 |
| Transport | 98 | 80 |
| Education | 84 | 72 |
| Liveability | 90 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Macleod | Watsonia North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,892 | 3,799 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,966 | $2,069 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.6% | 47.5% |
| Born in Australia | 72.1% | 75.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Macleod Moderate Growth · Watsonia North Moderate Growth
Property
| Macleod | Watsonia North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.15M | $914K |
| Median unit price | $779K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.5% | -3.8% |
| 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
| Macleod | Watsonia North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 77 | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 414 | 342 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 293 | 53 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 142 | 132 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,245 | 2,080 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Macleod | Watsonia North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,003 | 1,080 |
See the full school list on each profile: Macleod · Watsonia North
Transport
| Macleod | Watsonia North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 36 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 550 m | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Macleod | Watsonia North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 29 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.6 km | 20.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.0 km | 16.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Macleod | Watsonia North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,892 | 3,799 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,945 | 3,880 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,217 | 4,692 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.13% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Macleod or Watsonia North?
Watsonia North has the higher residential safety score (Macleod 77/100 vs Watsonia North 97/100).
Which is more affordable, Macleod or Watsonia North?
Watsonia North is more affordable, with a median house price of $914K versus $1.15M.
Which has better schools, Macleod or Watsonia North?
Watsonia North has a higher average school ICSEA (Macleod 1003 vs Watsonia North 1080; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Macleod or Watsonia North?
Macleod has the higher transport score (Macleod 98/100 vs Watsonia North 80/100).
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