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Queens Park vs Waverley

The verdict

Queens Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.77M versus $3.90M 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 ParkWaverley
Queens ParkWaverley
Overall9392
Transport8784
Education9291
Liveability100100

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Queens ParkWaverley
Population3,1434,216
Median age4038
Median household income (wk)$3,441$2,873
Bachelor degree or higher71.9%61.1%
Born in Australia66.4%58.1%
Avg household size2.62.3

Growth: Queens Park Moderate Growth · Waverley Moderate Growth

Property

Queens ParkWaverley
Median house price$3.77M$3.90M
Median unit price$1.30M$1.32M
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$1,650$1,950
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)4016

Median price history

Safety

Queens ParkWaverley
Residential safety score7198
Break & enter dwelling /100k2860
Motor vehicle theft /100k9571
Domestic assault /100k64285
Total incidents /100k (all)3,5647,993

Total incidents over time

Schools

Queens ParkWaverley
Total schools16
Government01
Independent13
Average ICSEA1,1441,139

See the full school list on each profile: Queens Park · Waverley

Transport

Queens ParkWaverley
Transport score8784
Train stations00
Bus stops1625
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)2628
Nearest train station (km)930 m1.3 km

Liveability

Queens ParkWaverley
Summer max temp25.9°C25.9°C
Winter max temp17.0°C17.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,2131,213
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants34
Parks22
Playgrounds21
Swimming poolsData not available3
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)2.0 km1.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)4.7 km5.5 km
Nearest beach (km)2.0 km1.2 km
Nearest hospital (km)2.2 km2.4 km

Population & growth

Queens ParkWaverley
Population (2021)3,1434,216
Estimated 20253,3694,520
Projected 20413,6484,893
Annual growth rate1.75%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 $3.77M versus $3.90M.

Which has better schools, Queens Park or Waverley?

Queens Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Queens Park 1144 vs Waverley 1139; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Queens Park or Waverley?

Queens Park has the higher transport score (Queens Park 87/100 vs Waverley 84/100).

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Data sources

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