Park Orchards vs Warrandyte
The verdict
Warrandyte is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.90M in Park Orchards. Park Orchards rates higher for transport (45 vs 29). Park Orchards is closer to the coast (23.6 km vs 24.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Warrandyte rates higher (100 vs 92/100 in Park Orchards).
Scores
| Park Orchards | Warrandyte | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 55 |
| Transport | 45 | 29 |
| Education | 82 | 82 |
| Liveability | 60 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Park Orchards | Warrandyte | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,835 | 5,541 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,155 | $2,742 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.1% | 53.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.6% | 77.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3 |
Growth: Park Orchards Moderate Growth · Warrandyte Moderate Growth
Property
| Park Orchards | Warrandyte | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.90M | $1.29M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 8.3% | 31.1% |
| 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
| Park Orchards | Warrandyte | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 365 | 199 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 78 | 36 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 26 | 108 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,460 | 1,949 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Park Orchards | Warrandyte | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,113 | 1,089 |
See the full school list on each profile: Park Orchards · Warrandyte
Transport
| Park Orchards | Warrandyte | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 80 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 6.6 km |
Liveability
| Park Orchards | Warrandyte | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 11 |
| Parks | 8 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.6 km | 24.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.5 km | 22.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| Park Orchards | Warrandyte | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,835 | 5,541 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,948 | 5,567 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,586 | 6,626 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.73% | 0.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Park Orchards or Warrandyte?
Warrandyte has the higher residential safety score (Park Orchards 92/100 vs Warrandyte 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Park Orchards or Warrandyte?
Warrandyte is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M versus $1.90M.
Which has better schools, Park Orchards or Warrandyte?
Park Orchards has a higher average school ICSEA (Park Orchards 1113 vs Warrandyte 1089; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Park Orchards or Warrandyte?
Park Orchards has the higher transport score (Park Orchards 45/100 vs Warrandyte 29/100).
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