Melville vs Willagee
The verdict
Melville rates higher for education (79 vs 73). Willagee rates higher for transport (72 vs 63). Melville has a shorter estimated CBD commute (46 vs 49 min).
Scores
MelvilleWillagee
| Melville | Willagee | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 81 |
| Transport | 63 | 72 |
| Education | 79 | 73 |
| Liveability | 97 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Melville | Willagee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,204 | 5,447 |
| Median age | 42 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,183 | $1,660 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.1% | 42.8% |
| Born in Australia | 73.6% | 68.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Melville Stable · Willagee High Growth
Property
| Melville | Willagee | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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Safety
| Melville | Willagee | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 306 | 312 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 145 | 147 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,015 | 1,010 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Melville | Willagee | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,087 | 994 |
See the full school list on each profile: Melville · Willagee
Transport
| Melville | Willagee | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 46 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Melville | Willagee | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 3 |
| Parks | 6 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.1 km | 5.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.5 km | 12.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.2 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Melville | Willagee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,204 | 5,447 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,663 | 6,056 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,818 | 7,937 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.80% | 2.69% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Melville or Willagee?
Melville and Willagee have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Melville or Willagee?
Melville has a higher average school ICSEA (Melville 1087 vs Willagee 994; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Melville or Willagee?
Willagee has the higher transport score (Melville 63/100 vs Willagee 72/100).
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