Meerschaum Vale vs Wardell
The verdict
Wardell is more affordable, with a median house price of $910K versus $1.18M in Meerschaum Vale. Meerschaum Vale rates higher for education (40 vs 24). Wardell rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Wardell is closer to the coast (5.1 km vs 9.6 km).
Scores
Meerschaum ValeWardell
| Meerschaum Vale | Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 35 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 40 | 24 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Meerschaum Vale | Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 372 | 830 |
| Median age | 47 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,968 | $1,254 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.3% | 18.1% |
| Born in Australia | 87.6% | 81.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Meerschaum Vale Moderate Growth · Wardell Moderate Growth
Property
| Meerschaum Vale | Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.18M | $910K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $557K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 80 | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| Meerschaum Vale | Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 17 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 602 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 269 | 602 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 602 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,151 | 12,169 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Meerschaum Vale | Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 823 |
See the full school list on each profile: Meerschaum Vale · Wardell
Transport
| Meerschaum Vale | Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.6 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Meerschaum Vale | Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.6 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 588.5 km | 586.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.2 km | 15.0 km |
Population & growth
| Meerschaum Vale | Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 372 | 830 |
| Estimated 2025 | 394 | 879 |
| Projected 2041 | 414 | 925 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.45% | 1.44% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Meerschaum Vale or Wardell?
Wardell is more affordable, with a median house price of $910K versus $1.18M.
Which has better public transport, Meerschaum Vale or Wardell?
Wardell has the higher transport score (Meerschaum Vale 0/100 vs Wardell 64/100).
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