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Matheson vs Wellingrove

The verdict

Wellingrove is more affordable, with a median house price of $744K versus $2.90M in Matheson. Matheson rates higher for education (57 vs 9). Matheson is closer to the coast (158.4 km vs 169.7 km).

Scores

MathesonWellingrove
MathesonWellingrove
Overall2510
Transport00
Education579
Liveability2222

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

MathesonWellingrove
Population5095
Median age3958
Median household income (wk)$1,875$974
Bachelor degree or higher35.7%5.5%
Born in Australia80.0%81.0%
Avg household size2.62

Growth: Matheson Stable · Wellingrove Stable

Property

MathesonWellingrove
Median house price$2.90M$744K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$400$400
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available21

Median price history

Safety

MathesonWellingrove
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k2,0000
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)2,0004,211

Total incidents over time

Schools

MathesonWellingrove
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Matheson · Wellingrove

Transport

MathesonWellingrove
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)16.0 km29.3 km

Liveability

MathesonWellingrove
Summer max temp26.0°C26.0°C
Winter max temp12.0°C12.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)790790
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)158.4 km169.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)459.1 km480.3 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)15.5 km15.0 km

Population & growth

MathesonWellingrove
Population (2021)5095
Estimated 20255197
Projected 20415095
Annual growth rate0.50%0.52%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Matheson or Wellingrove?

Wellingrove is more affordable, with a median house price of $744K versus $2.90M.

Which has better public transport, Matheson or Wellingrove?

Matheson and Wellingrove have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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