Prairiewood vs Wakeley
The verdict
Prairiewood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.38M in Wakeley. Wakeley rates higher for transport (59 vs 54). Wakeley has a shorter estimated CBD commute (78 vs 80 min). On the separate residential safety score, Wakeley rates higher (95 vs 82/100 in Prairiewood).
Scores
| Prairiewood | Wakeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 67 |
| Transport | 54 | 59 |
| Education | 50 | 51 |
| Liveability | 85 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Prairiewood | Wakeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,457 | 4,893 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,478 | $1,553 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.7% | 34.5% |
| Born in Australia | 43.8% | 37.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.2 |
Growth: Prairiewood Stable · Wakeley Stable
Property
| Prairiewood | Wakeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.37M | $1.38M |
| Median unit price | $765K | $947K |
| House price YoY | -4.7% | 1.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $730 | $730 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 61 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Prairiewood | Wakeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 58 | 82 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 87 | 82 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 607 | 327 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,075 | 2,126 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Prairiewood | Wakeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 978 | 960 |
See the full school list on each profile: Prairiewood · Wakeley
Transport
| Prairiewood | Wakeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 80 | 78 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Prairiewood | Wakeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.6 km | 24.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.9 km | 27.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 370 m | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Prairiewood | Wakeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,457 | 4,893 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,418 | 4,902 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,555 | 4,970 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.28% | 0.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Prairiewood or Wakeley?
Wakeley has the higher residential safety score (Prairiewood 82/100 vs Wakeley 95/100).
Which is more affordable, Prairiewood or Wakeley?
Prairiewood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.38M.
Which has better schools, Prairiewood or Wakeley?
Prairiewood has a higher average school ICSEA (Prairiewood 978 vs Wakeley 960; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Prairiewood or Wakeley?
Wakeley has the higher transport score (Prairiewood 54/100 vs Wakeley 59/100).
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