Moolap vs Whittington
The verdict
Whittington rates higher for transport (60 vs 22). On the separate residential safety score, Moolap rates higher (51 vs 33/100 in Whittington).
Scores
MoolapWhittington
| Moolap | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 60 |
| Transport | 22 | 60 |
| Education | 50 | 48 |
| Liveability | 50 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Moolap | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,825 | 3,990 |
| Median age | 59 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,279 | $959 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.1% | 19.8% |
| Born in Australia | 78.6% | 73.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Moolap High Growth · Whittington High Growth
Property
| Moolap | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $516K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $401K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 11.0% |
| 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
Safety
| Moolap | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 438 | 652 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 822 | 451 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 329 | 1,479 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,110 | 8,797 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Moolap | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 947 |
See the full school list on each profile: Moolap · Whittington
Transport
| Moolap | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.2 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Moolap | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 62.5 km | 64.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.4 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.1 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Moolap | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,825 | 3,990 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,799 | 3,932 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,723 | 5,954 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.36% | -0.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Moolap or Whittington?
Moolap has the higher residential safety score (Moolap 51/100 vs Whittington 33/100).
Which has better schools, Moolap or Whittington?
Moolap has a higher average school ICSEA (Moolap 970 vs Whittington 947; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Moolap or Whittington?
Whittington has the higher transport score (Moolap 22/100 vs Whittington 60/100).
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