Queens Park vs Waverley
The verdict
Queens Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.93M versus $4.10M in Waverley. Queens Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (26 vs 28 min). On the separate residential safety score, Waverley rates higher (98 vs 71/100 in Queens Park).
Scores
| Queens Park | Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 92 |
| Transport | 88 | 84 |
| Education | 92 | 91 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Queens Park | Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,143 | 4,216 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,441 | $2,873 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.9% | 61.1% |
| Born in Australia | 66.4% | 58.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Queens Park Moderate Growth · Waverley Moderate Growth
Property
| Queens Park | Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.93M | $4.10M |
| Median unit price | $1.64M | $1.30M |
| House price YoY | 26.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,550 | $1,900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.4% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 72 |
Median price history
Safety
| Queens Park | Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 286 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 95 | 71 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 64 | 285 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,991 | 4,127 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Queens Park | Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 7 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,141 | 1,143 |
See the full school list on each profile: Queens Park · Waverley
Transport
| Queens Park | Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 84 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 28 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 930 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Queens Park | Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 4 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.7 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 1.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Queens Park | Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,143 | 4,216 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,369 | 4,520 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,648 | 4,893 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.75% | 1.76% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Queens Park or Waverley?
Waverley has the higher residential safety score (Queens Park 71/100 vs Waverley 98/100).
Which is more affordable, Queens Park or Waverley?
Queens Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.93M versus $4.10M.
Which has better schools, Queens Park or Waverley?
Waverley has a higher average school ICSEA (Queens Park 1141 vs Waverley 1143; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Queens Park or Waverley?
Queens Park has the higher transport score (Queens Park 88/100 vs Waverley 84/100).
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