Nathalia vs Waaia
The verdict
Nathalia rates higher for liveability (23 vs 14). Nathalia is closer to the coast (198.7 km vs 201.5 km).
Scores
NathaliaWaaia
| Nathalia | Waaia | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 15 |
| Transport | 5 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 32 |
| Liveability | 23 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Nathalia | Waaia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,982 | 420 |
| Median age | 47 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,169 | $1,350 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.3% | 13.1% |
| Born in Australia | 87.0% | 87.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Nathalia Moderate Growth · Waaia Moderate Growth
Property
| Nathalia | Waaia | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $360K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 2.7% | 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
Safety
| Nathalia | Waaia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 87 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 151 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 353 | 476 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 252 | 952 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,633 | 6,429 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Nathalia | Waaia | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | Data not available |
Transport
| Nathalia | Waaia | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 5 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 40.6 km | 38.5 km |
Liveability
| Nathalia | Waaia | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.6°C | 13.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 470 | 470 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 198.7 km | 201.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 196.4 km | 199.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 38.8 km | 34.5 km |
Population & growth
| Nathalia | Waaia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,982 | 420 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,973 | 418 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,197 | 466 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.11% | -0.12% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Nathalia or Waaia?
Nathalia has the higher transport score (Nathalia 5/100 vs Waaia 0/100).
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