Parmelia vs Wellard
The verdict
Parmelia rates higher for liveability (66 vs 53). Wellard rates higher for education (53 vs 38). Parmelia is closer to the coast (6.4 km vs 8.6 km).
Scores
ParmeliaWellard
| Parmelia | Wellard | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 65 |
| Transport | 92 | 87 |
| Education | 38 | 53 |
| Liveability | 66 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Parmelia | Wellard | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,184 | 14,127 |
| Median age | 37 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,297 | $2,115 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.3% | 37.6% |
| Born in Australia | 63.0% | 53.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3 |
Growth: Parmelia Moderate Growth · Wellard High Growth
Property
| Parmelia | Wellard | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Parmelia | Wellard | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 307 | 311 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 146 | 149 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,003 | 1,012 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Parmelia | Wellard | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1,037 |
See the full school list on each profile: Parmelia · Wellard
Transport
| Parmelia | Wellard | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 87 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 47 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 74 | 78 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Parmelia | Wellard | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.4 km | 8.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.1 km | 35.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Parmelia | Wellard | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,184 | 14,127 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,688 | 20,209 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,703 | 36,337 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.98% | 9.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Parmelia or Wellard?
Parmelia has the higher residential safety score (Parmelia 71/100 vs Wellard 70/100).
Which has better schools, Parmelia or Wellard?
Wellard has a higher average school ICSEA (Parmelia 990 vs Wellard 1037; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Parmelia or Wellard?
Parmelia has the higher transport score (Parmelia 92/100 vs Wellard 87/100).
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