Marayong vs Woodcroft
The verdict
Woodcroft is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.14M in Marayong. Marayong rates higher for transport (94 vs 74). Woodcroft rates higher for education (76 vs 61). Marayong has a shorter estimated CBD commute (72 vs 110 min). On the separate residential safety score, Woodcroft rates higher (83 vs 58/100 in Marayong).
Scores
| Marayong | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 79 |
| Transport | 94 | 74 |
| Education | 61 | 76 |
| Liveability | 88 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Marayong | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,834 | 6,597 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,593 | $2,461 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.3% | 60.4% |
| Born in Australia | 49.7% | 38.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.3 |
Growth: Marayong Stable · Woodcroft Stable
Property
| Marayong | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | $801K | $847K |
| House price YoY | 6.3% | -14.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $627 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Marayong | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 153 | 121 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 179 | 136 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 677 | 258 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,502 | 2,789 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Marayong | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,019 | 1,010 |
See the full school list on each profile: Marayong · Woodcroft
Transport
| Marayong | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 74 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 49 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 110 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 720 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Marayong | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 12 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 35 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.7 km | 34.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.2 km | 32.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Marayong | Woodcroft | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,834 | 6,597 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,107 | 6,696 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,309 | 6,835 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.86% | 0.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Marayong or Woodcroft?
Woodcroft has the higher residential safety score (Marayong 58/100 vs Woodcroft 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Marayong or Woodcroft?
Woodcroft is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.14M.
Which has better schools, Marayong or Woodcroft?
Marayong has a higher average school ICSEA (Marayong 1019 vs Woodcroft 1010; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Marayong or Woodcroft?
Marayong has the higher transport score (Marayong 94/100 vs Woodcroft 74/100).
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