Mulgrave vs Wheelers Hill
The verdict
Mulgrave is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.48M in Wheelers Hill. Mulgrave rates higher for liveability (89 vs 79). Mulgrave is closer to the coast (12.1 km vs 14.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Wheelers Hill rates higher (85 vs 70/100 in Mulgrave).
Scores
| Mulgrave | Wheelers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 71 |
| Transport | 57 | 57 |
| Education | 76 | 79 |
| Liveability | 89 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mulgrave | Wheelers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,889 | 20,652 |
| Median age | 40 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,913 | $1,818 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.3% | 55.6% |
| Born in Australia | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Mulgrave Moderate Growth · Wheelers Hill Moderate Growth
Property
| Mulgrave | Wheelers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | $757K | $990K |
| House price YoY | -1.9% | 5.0% |
| 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
| Mulgrave | Wheelers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 266 | 383 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 634 | 208 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 226 | 111 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,758 | 2,465 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mulgrave | Wheelers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 9 |
| Government | 3 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,042 | 1,098 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mulgrave · Wheelers Hill
Transport
| Mulgrave | Wheelers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 110 | 105 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 3.8 km |
Liveability
| Mulgrave | Wheelers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 9 |
| Parks | 67 | 59 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 23 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.1 km | 14.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.4 km | 22.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Mulgrave | Wheelers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 19,889 | 20,652 |
| Estimated 2025 | 20,880 | 21,075 |
| Projected 2041 | 25,579 | 26,560 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.22% | 0.51% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mulgrave or Wheelers Hill?
Wheelers Hill has the higher residential safety score (Mulgrave 70/100 vs Wheelers Hill 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Mulgrave or Wheelers Hill?
Mulgrave is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.48M.
Which has better schools, Mulgrave or Wheelers Hill?
Wheelers Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Mulgrave 1042 vs Wheelers Hill 1098; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mulgrave or Wheelers Hill?
Mulgrave and Wheelers Hill have similar transport scores.
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