Renwick vs Welby
The verdict
Welby is more affordable, with a median house price of $888K versus $1.29M in Renwick. Renwick rates higher for education (61 vs 51). Welby rates higher for liveability (55 vs 45). Renwick is closer to the coast (37.9 km vs 42.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Renwick rates higher (100 vs 65/100 in Welby).
Scores
| Renwick | Welby | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 51 |
| Transport | 46 | 46 |
| Education | 61 | 51 |
| Liveability | 45 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Renwick | Welby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,453 | 764 |
| Median age | 37 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,377 | $1,357 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.3% | 24.9% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 82.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Renwick High Growth · Welby High Growth
Property
| Renwick | Welby | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.29M | $888K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $925K |
| House price YoY | 1.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $745 | $745 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Renwick | Welby | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 393 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 69 | 393 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,170 | 3,927 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Renwick | Welby | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 916 | Data not available |
Transport
| Renwick | Welby | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 242 | 247 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Renwick | Welby | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.9 km | 42.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 93.1 km | 95.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Renwick | Welby | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,453 | 764 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,519 | 799 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,926 | 1,013 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 1.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Renwick or Welby?
Renwick has the higher residential safety score (Renwick 100/100 vs Welby 65/100).
Which is more affordable, Renwick or Welby?
Welby is more affordable, with a median house price of $888K versus $1.29M.
Which has better public transport, Renwick or Welby?
Renwick and Welby have similar transport scores.
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