North Adelaide vs Wayville
The verdict
Wayville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $1.84M in North Adelaide. Wayville rates higher for transport (99 vs 94). Wayville is closer to the coast (8.0 km vs 9.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, North Adelaide rates higher (63 vs 47/100 in Wayville).
Scores
| North Adelaide | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 92 |
| Transport | 94 | 99 |
| Education | 85 | 87 |
| Liveability | 89 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Adelaide | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,823 | 1,922 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,867 | $2,035 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.4% | 65.5% |
| Born in Australia | 64.9% | 68.6% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: North Adelaide Moderate Growth · Wayville Stable
Property
| North Adelaide | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.84M | $1.76M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 8.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| North Adelaide | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 235 | 260 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 293 | 364 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,227 | 14,932 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Adelaide | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,114 | 1,171 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Adelaide · Wayville
Transport
| North Adelaide | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 99 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 76 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 13 | 12 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 370 m |
Liveability
| North Adelaide | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 56 | 5 |
| Parks | 26 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 86 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.4 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.3 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.4 km | 9.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 550 m | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| North Adelaide | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,823 | 1,922 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,425 | 1,996 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,689 | 2,069 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.14% | 0.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Adelaide or Wayville?
North Adelaide has the higher residential safety score (North Adelaide 63/100 vs Wayville 47/100).
Which is more affordable, North Adelaide or Wayville?
Wayville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $1.84M.
Which has better schools, North Adelaide or Wayville?
Wayville has a higher average school ICSEA (North Adelaide 1114 vs Wayville 1171; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North Adelaide or Wayville?
Wayville has the higher transport score (North Adelaide 94/100 vs Wayville 99/100).
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