Melrose Park vs Wentworth Point
The verdict
Wentworth Point rates higher for education (87 vs 82). Wentworth Point is closer to the coast (15.9 km vs 17.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Wentworth Point rates higher (49 vs 44/100 in Melrose Park).
Scores
| Melrose Park | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 90 |
| Transport | 81 | 84 |
| Education | 82 | 87 |
| Liveability | 96 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Melrose Park | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,059 | 12,703 |
| Median age | 37 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,182 | $2,035 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.1% | 68.7% |
| Born in Australia | 56.7% | 34.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Growth: Melrose Park High Growth · Wentworth Point High Growth
Property
| Melrose Park | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.50M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $799K | $749K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $990 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Melrose Park | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 486 | 299 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 291 | 55 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 194 | 512 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,594 | 3,251 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Melrose Park | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,074 | 1,076 |
See the full school list on each profile: Melrose Park · Wentworth Point
Transport
| Melrose Park | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 84 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 960 m |
Liveability
| Melrose Park | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 9 |
| Parks | 3 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.3 km | 15.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.0 km | 13.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Melrose Park | Wentworth Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,059 | 12,703 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,236 | 15,264 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,474 | 20,337 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | 4.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Melrose Park or Wentworth Point?
Wentworth Point has the higher residential safety score (Melrose Park 44/100 vs Wentworth Point 49/100).
Which has better schools, Melrose Park or Wentworth Point?
Wentworth Point has a higher average school ICSEA (Melrose Park 1074 vs Wentworth Point 1076; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Melrose Park or Wentworth Point?
Wentworth Point has the higher transport score (Melrose Park 81/100 vs Wentworth Point 84/100).
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