Rodd Point vs Wareemba
The verdict
Wareemba is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.95M versus $3.71M in Rodd Point. Rodd Point rates higher for transport (80 vs 75). Rodd Point is closer to the coast (9.5 km vs 10.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Wareemba rates higher (71 vs 24/100 in Rodd Point).
Scores
| Rodd Point | Wareemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 85 |
| Transport | 80 | 75 |
| Education | 86 | 81 |
| Liveability | 100 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rodd Point | Wareemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,380 | 1,519 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,953 | $2,294 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.8% | 51.9% |
| Born in Australia | 71.7% | 68.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Rodd Point Stable · Wareemba Stable
Property
| Rodd Point | Wareemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.71M | $2.95M |
| Median unit price | $2.70M | $1.35M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 65 |
Median price history
Safety
| Rodd Point | Wareemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 24 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,014 | 395 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 290 | 66 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 72 | 66 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,841 | 2,107 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rodd Point | Wareemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Rodd Point · Wareemba
Transport
| Rodd Point | Wareemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 75 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Rodd Point | Wareemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.5 km | 10.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.0 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.6 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Rodd Point | Wareemba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,380 | 1,519 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,436 | 1,551 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,422 | 1,616 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.00% | 0.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rodd Point or Wareemba?
Wareemba has the higher residential safety score (Rodd Point 24/100 vs Wareemba 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Rodd Point or Wareemba?
Wareemba is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.95M versus $3.71M.
Which has better public transport, Rodd Point or Wareemba?
Rodd Point has the higher transport score (Rodd Point 80/100 vs Wareemba 75/100).
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