Mount Druitt vs Whalan
The verdict
Whalan is more affordable, with a median house price of $930K versus $1.09M in Mount Druitt. Mount Druitt rates higher for transport (93 vs 64). Mount Druitt is closer to the coast (38.0 km vs 39.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Druitt rates higher (38 vs 25/100 in Whalan).
Scores
| Mount Druitt | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 66 |
| Transport | 93 | 64 |
| Education | 55 | 37 |
| Liveability | 90 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Druitt | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,986 | 5,929 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,478 | $1,160 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.0% | 18.4% |
| Born in Australia | 40.6% | 61.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Mount Druitt Moderate Growth · Whalan Moderate Growth
Property
| Mount Druitt | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.09M | $930K |
| Median unit price | $458K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Druitt | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 38 | 25 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 200 | 337 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 247 | 236 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 983 | 1,400 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,171 | 9,901 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Druitt | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 896 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Druitt · Whalan
Transport
| Mount Druitt | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 90 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 84 | 108 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 380 m | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Mount Druitt | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 0 |
| Parks | 27 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 38.0 km | 39.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.0 km | 39.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Druitt | Whalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,986 | 5,929 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,862 | 6,235 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,686 | 6,872 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.27% | 1.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Druitt or Whalan?
Mount Druitt has the higher residential safety score (Mount Druitt 38/100 vs Whalan 25/100).
Which is more affordable, Mount Druitt or Whalan?
Whalan is more affordable, with a median house price of $930K versus $1.09M.
Which has better schools, Mount Druitt or Whalan?
Mount Druitt has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Druitt 987 vs Whalan 896; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Druitt or Whalan?
Mount Druitt has the higher transport score (Mount Druitt 93/100 vs Whalan 64/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs