Pleasure Point vs Wattle Grove
The verdict
Wattle Grove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $2.15M in Pleasure Point. Pleasure Point rates higher for education (64 vs 58). Wattle Grove rates higher for transport (76 vs 64). Pleasure Point is closer to the coast (13.9 km vs 18.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Wattle Grove rates higher (100 vs 69/100 in Pleasure Point).
Scores
| Pleasure Point | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 69 |
| Transport | 64 | 76 |
| Education | 64 | 58 |
| Liveability | 69 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pleasure Point | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 606 | 8,886 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,276 | $2,459 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.4% | 43.0% |
| Born in Australia | 72.0% | 67.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 3.1 |
Growth: Pleasure Point Moderate Growth · Wattle Grove Moderate Growth
Property
| Pleasure Point | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.15M | $1.38M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $964K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 14.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,750 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Pleasure Point | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 330 | 34 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 330 | 11 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 236 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,980 | 1,564 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pleasure Point | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,084 |
See the full school list on each profile: Pleasure Point · Wattle Grove
Transport
| Pleasure Point | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 82 | 91 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 930 m | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Pleasure Point | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.9 km | 18.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.2 km | 26.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Pleasure Point | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 606 | 8,886 |
| Estimated 2025 | 608 | 8,921 |
| Projected 2041 | 687 | 10,079 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.08% | 0.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Pleasure Point or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has the higher residential safety score (Pleasure Point 69/100 vs Wattle Grove 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Pleasure Point or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $2.15M.
Which has better public transport, Pleasure Point or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has the higher transport score (Pleasure Point 64/100 vs Wattle Grove 76/100).
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