Mount Rowan vs Wendouree
The verdict
Mount Rowan rates higher for education (55 vs 44). Wendouree rates higher for liveability (73 vs 29). Wendouree is closer to the coast (78.1 km vs 79.9 km).
Scores
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| Mount Rowan | Wendouree | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 61 |
| Transport | 42 | 64 |
| Education | 55 | 44 |
| Liveability | 29 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Rowan | Wendouree | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 295 | 10,376 |
| Median age | 50 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,528 | $990 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.1% | 21.1% |
| Born in Australia | 93.2% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: Mount Rowan High Growth · Wendouree High Growth
Property
| Mount Rowan | Wendouree | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $468K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $361K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -11.2% |
| 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 Rowan | Wendouree | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 678 | 713 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,017 | 887 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 790 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,441 | 13,126 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Rowan | Wendouree | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 9 |
| Government | 0 | 7 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 959 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Rowan · Wendouree
Transport
| Mount Rowan | Wendouree | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 90 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.7 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Mount Rowan | Wendouree | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 0 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 19 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 79.9 km | 78.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 104.7 km | 104.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Rowan | Wendouree | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 295 | 10,376 |
| Estimated 2025 | 300 | 10,536 |
| Projected 2041 | 405 | 14,229 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 0.38% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Mount Rowan or Wendouree?
Wendouree has the higher transport score (Mount Rowan 42/100 vs Wendouree 64/100).
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