Reid vs Willaston
The verdict
Willaston is more affordable, with a median house price of $695K versus $815K in Reid. Willaston rates higher for transport (64 vs 54). Reid is closer to the coast (23.7 km vs 25.4 km).
Scores
ReidWillaston
| Reid | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 58 |
| Transport | 54 | 64 |
| Education | 37 | 42 |
| Liveability | 67 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Reid | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 436 | 3,458 |
| Median age | 33 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,026 | $1,254 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 21.2% |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 81.7% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Reid High Growth · Willaston High Growth
Property
| Reid | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $815K | $695K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 20.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Reid | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 116 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 229 | 116 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,294 | 4,453 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Reid | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
Transport
| Reid | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 127 | 132 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 980 m |
Liveability
| Reid | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.7 km | 25.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.5 km | 40.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Reid | Willaston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 436 | 3,458 |
| Estimated 2025 | 470 | 3,729 |
| Projected 2041 | 574 | 4,553 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 1.90% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Reid or Willaston?
Willaston is more affordable, with a median house price of $695K versus $815K.
Which has better public transport, Reid or Willaston?
Willaston has the higher transport score (Reid 54/100 vs Willaston 64/100).
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