Mount Evelyn vs Wandin North
The verdict
Wandin North is more affordable, with a median house price of $789K versus $825K in Mount Evelyn. Mount Evelyn rates higher for liveability (54 vs 46). Mount Evelyn is closer to the coast (36.3 km vs 39.4 km).
Scores
| Mount Evelyn | Wandin North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 39 |
| Transport | 26 | 22 |
| Education | 53 | 50 |
| Liveability | 54 | 46 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Evelyn | Wandin North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,799 | 3,132 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,045 | $1,969 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.7% | 27.3% |
| Born in Australia | 85.6% | 85.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Mount Evelyn Moderate Growth · Wandin North Moderate Growth
Property
| Mount Evelyn | Wandin North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $825K | $789K |
| Median unit price | $649K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -6.0% | 18.6% |
| 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
| Mount Evelyn | Wandin North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 102 | 32 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 71 | 96 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 112 | 192 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,796 | 2,235 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Evelyn | Wandin North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,021 | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Evelyn · Wandin North
Transport
| Mount Evelyn | Wandin North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 124 | 135 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 7.6 km |
Liveability
| Mount Evelyn | Wandin North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 6 |
| Parks | 18 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 36.3 km | 39.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 37.5 km | 40.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.1 km | 15.5 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Evelyn | Wandin North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,799 | 3,132 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,975 | 3,145 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,370 | 3,634 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.45% | 0.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Evelyn or Wandin North?
Mount Evelyn and Wandin North have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Mount Evelyn or Wandin North?
Wandin North is more affordable, with a median house price of $789K versus $825K.
Which has better schools, Mount Evelyn or Wandin North?
Mount Evelyn has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Evelyn 1021 vs Wandin North 1013; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Evelyn or Wandin North?
Mount Evelyn has the higher transport score (Mount Evelyn 26/100 vs Wandin North 22/100).
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