Mount Warrigal vs Warilla
The verdict
Warilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $861K versus $920K in Mount Warrigal. Warilla is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 2.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Warrigal rates higher (44 vs 32/100 in Warilla).
Scores
| Mount Warrigal | Warilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 58 |
| Transport | 60 | 60 |
| Education | 36 | 33 |
| Liveability | 78 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Warrigal | Warilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,880 | 6,226 |
| Median age | 42 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,365 | $987 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.9% | 15.5% |
| Born in Australia | 76.7% | 74.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Mount Warrigal Stable · Warilla Stable
Property
| Mount Warrigal | Warilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $920K | $861K |
| Median unit price | $770K | $712K |
| House price YoY | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 24 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Warrigal | Warilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 389 | 402 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 246 | 321 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 389 | 578 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,434 | 10,376 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Warrigal | Warilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 894 | 921 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Warrigal · Warilla
Transport
| Mount Warrigal | Warilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Mount Warrigal | Warilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 9 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 82.3 km | 82.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Warrigal | Warilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,880 | 6,226 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,934 | 6,294 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,265 | 6,717 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.28% | 0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Warrigal or Warilla?
Mount Warrigal has the higher residential safety score (Mount Warrigal 44/100 vs Warilla 32/100).
Which is more affordable, Mount Warrigal or Warilla?
Warilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $861K versus $920K.
Which has better schools, Mount Warrigal or Warilla?
Warilla has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Warrigal 894 vs Warilla 921; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Warrigal or Warilla?
Mount Warrigal and Warilla have similar transport scores.
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