Ropes Crossing vs Willmot
The verdict
Willmot is more affordable, with a median house price of $790K versus $1.00M in Ropes Crossing. Ropes Crossing rates higher for education (58 vs 31). Willmot rates higher for transport (60 vs 45). Willmot is closer to the coast (40.0 km vs 41.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ropes Crossing rates higher (68 vs 16/100 in Willmot).
Scores
| Ropes Crossing | Willmot | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 52 |
| Transport | 45 | 60 |
| Education | 58 | 31 |
| Liveability | 50 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ropes Crossing | Willmot | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,280 | 2,382 |
| Median age | 31 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,216 | $1,036 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.1% | 12.6% |
| Born in Australia | 53.6% | 64.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Ropes Crossing Stable · Willmot Stable
Property
| Ropes Crossing | Willmot | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.00M | $790K |
| Median unit price | $616K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $530 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ropes Crossing | Willmot | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 16 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 165 | 462 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 110 | 294 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 508 | 1,469 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,437 | 12,007 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ropes Crossing | Willmot | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,021 | 825 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ropes Crossing · Willmot
Transport
| Ropes Crossing | Willmot | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 140 | 137 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Ropes Crossing | Willmot | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 41.5 km | 40.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.8 km | 41.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Ropes Crossing | Willmot | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,280 | 2,382 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,620 | 2,493 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,512 | 2,458 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.15% | 1.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ropes Crossing or Willmot?
Ropes Crossing has the higher residential safety score (Ropes Crossing 68/100 vs Willmot 16/100).
Which is more affordable, Ropes Crossing or Willmot?
Willmot is more affordable, with a median house price of $790K versus $1.00M.
Which has better schools, Ropes Crossing or Willmot?
Ropes Crossing has a higher average school ICSEA (Ropes Crossing 1021 vs Willmot 825; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ropes Crossing or Willmot?
Willmot has the higher transport score (Ropes Crossing 45/100 vs Willmot 60/100).
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