Mount Tarcoola vs Wandina
The verdict
Mount Tarcoola rates higher for liveability (79 vs 40). Wandina rates higher for education (38 vs 33).
Scores
Mount TarcoolaWandina
| Mount Tarcoola | Wandina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 37 |
| Transport | 34 | 32 |
| Education | 33 | 38 |
| Liveability | 79 | 40 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Tarcoola | Wandina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,257 | 4,375 |
| Median age | 39 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,792 | $2,238 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.5% | 29.7% |
| Born in Australia | 78.7% | 75.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Mount Tarcoola High Growth · Wandina High Growth
Property
| Mount Tarcoola | Wandina | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Mount Tarcoola | Wandina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 31 | 31 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 675 | 686 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 307 | 320 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,733 | 2,743 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,522 | 14,522 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Tarcoola | Wandina | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | 978 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Tarcoola · Wandina
Transport
| Mount Tarcoola | Wandina | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 321.4 km | 318.9 km |
Liveability
| Mount Tarcoola | Wandina | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 33.0°C | 33.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.0°C | 20.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 450 | 450 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 910 m | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 370.0 km | 367.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.4 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Tarcoola | Wandina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,257 | 4,375 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,398 | 4,564 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,605 | 6,186 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.07% | 1.06% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Tarcoola or Wandina?
Mount Tarcoola and Wandina have similar residential safety scores (31 and 31/100).
Which has better schools, Mount Tarcoola or Wandina?
Wandina has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Tarcoola 938 vs Wandina 978; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Tarcoola or Wandina?
Mount Tarcoola has the higher transport score (Mount Tarcoola 34/100 vs Wandina 32/100).
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