Maida Vale vs Wattle Grove
The verdict
Maida Vale rates higher for liveability (72 vs 65). Wattle Grove rates higher for education (61 vs 50). Wattle Grove is closer to the coast (23.4 km vs 25.2 km).
Scores
Maida ValeWattle Grove
| Maida Vale | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 61 |
| Transport | 61 | 57 |
| Education | 50 | 61 |
| Liveability | 72 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Maida Vale | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,499 | 6,547 |
| Median age | 42 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,977 | $2,377 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.3% | 42.9% |
| Born in Australia | 72.9% | 56.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.3 |
Growth: Maida Vale Moderate Growth · Wattle Grove High Growth
Property
| Maida Vale | 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
| Maida Vale | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 311 | 321 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 156 | 153 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,000 | 1,008 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Maida Vale | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,021 | 1,072 |
See the full school list on each profile: Maida Vale · Wattle Grove
Transport
| Maida Vale | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 57 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Maida Vale | 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 | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 5 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.2 km | 23.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.3 km | 14.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 12.5 km |
Population & growth
| Maida Vale | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,499 | 6,547 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,737 | 7,270 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,164 | 10,081 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 2.65% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Maida Vale or Wattle Grove?
Maida Vale and Wattle Grove have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Maida Vale or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has a higher average school ICSEA (Maida Vale 1021 vs Wattle Grove 1072; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Maida Vale or Wattle Grove?
Maida Vale has the higher transport score (Maida Vale 61/100 vs Wattle Grove 57/100).
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