Park Orchards vs Wonga Park
The verdict
Wonga Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.90M in Park Orchards. Park Orchards rates higher for transport (45 vs 24). Park Orchards is closer to the coast (23.6 km vs 29.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Park Orchards rates higher (92 vs 79/100 in Wonga Park).
Scores
| Park Orchards | Wonga Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 47 |
| Transport | 45 | 24 |
| Education | 82 | 67 |
| Liveability | 60 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Park Orchards | Wonga Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,835 | 3,843 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,155 | $2,790 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.1% | 41.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.6% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3 |
Growth: Park Orchards Moderate Growth · Wonga Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Park Orchards | Wonga Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.90M | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 8.3% | -27.3% |
| 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 | Wonga Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 365 | 442 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 78 | 130 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 26 | 78 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,460 | 1,405 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Park Orchards | Wonga Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,113 | 1,087 |
See the full school list on each profile: Park Orchards · Wonga Park
Transport
| Park Orchards | Wonga Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 97 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 6.6 km |
Liveability
| Park Orchards | Wonga Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 8 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.6 km | 29.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.5 km | 28.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 8.0 km |
Population & growth
| Park Orchards | Wonga Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,835 | 3,843 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,948 | 3,861 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,586 | 4,595 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.73% | 0.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Park Orchards or Wonga Park?
Park Orchards has the higher residential safety score (Park Orchards 92/100 vs Wonga Park 79/100).
Which is more affordable, Park Orchards or Wonga Park?
Wonga Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.90M.
Which has better schools, Park Orchards or Wonga Park?
Park Orchards has a higher average school ICSEA (Park Orchards 1113 vs Wonga Park 1087; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Park Orchards or Wonga Park?
Park Orchards has the higher transport score (Park Orchards 45/100 vs Wonga Park 24/100).
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