Moorebank vs Wattle Grove
The verdict
Wattle Grove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.38M in Moorebank. Moorebank rates higher for liveability (90 vs 71). Wattle Grove rates higher for transport (76 vs 56). Moorebank has a shorter estimated CBD commute (90 vs 91 min). On the separate residential safety score, Wattle Grove rates higher (100 vs 68/100 in Moorebank).
Scores
| Moorebank | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 69 |
| Transport | 56 | 76 |
| Education | 54 | 58 |
| Liveability | 90 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Moorebank | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,408 | 8,886 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,201 | $2,459 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.0% | 43.0% |
| Born in Australia | 63.0% | 67.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Growth: Moorebank High Growth · Wattle Grove Moderate Growth
Property
| Moorebank | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.38M | $1.38M |
| Median unit price | $939K | $964K |
| House price YoY | 3.5% | 14.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Moorebank | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 96 | 34 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 289 | 11 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 482 | 236 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,154 | 1,564 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Moorebank | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,000 | 1,084 |
See the full school list on each profile: Moorebank · Wattle Grove
Transport
| Moorebank | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 75 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 90 | 91 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Moorebank | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 27 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.9 km | 18.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.0 km | 26.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Moorebank | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,408 | 8,886 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,142 | 8,921 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,579 | 10,079 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.57% | 0.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Moorebank or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has the higher residential safety score (Moorebank 68/100 vs Wattle Grove 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Moorebank or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.38M.
Which has better schools, Moorebank or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has a higher average school ICSEA (Moorebank 1000 vs Wattle Grove 1084; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Moorebank or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has the higher transport score (Moorebank 56/100 vs Wattle Grove 76/100).
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