Russell Vale vs Woonona
The verdict
Russell Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.43M versus $1.51M in Woonona. Woonona rates higher for transport (88 vs 58). Woonona has a shorter estimated CBD commute (105 vs 162 min). On the separate residential safety score, Russell Vale rates higher (76 vs 68/100 in Woonona).
Scores
| Russell Vale | Woonona | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 75 |
| Transport | 58 | 88 |
| Education | 57 | 64 |
| Liveability | 73 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Russell Vale | Woonona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,593 | 12,374 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,715 | $1,816 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.8% | 39.4% |
| Born in Australia | 87.0% | 82.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Russell Vale Moderate Growth · Woonona Moderate Growth
Property
| Russell Vale | Woonona | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.43M | $1.51M |
| Median unit price | $906K | $884K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 14.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $975 | $975 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 84 | 66 |
Median price history
Safety
| Russell Vale | Woonona | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 63 | 226 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 188 | 129 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 188 | 259 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,022 | 3,459 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Russell Vale | Woonona | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,040 | 1,046 |
See the full school list on each profile: Russell Vale · Woonona
Transport
| Russell Vale | Woonona | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 162 | 105 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Russell Vale | Woonona | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 3 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.2 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 60.8 km | 59.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.2 km | 1.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Russell Vale | Woonona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,593 | 12,374 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,608 | 12,488 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,855 | 14,406 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Russell Vale or Woonona?
Russell Vale has the higher residential safety score (Russell Vale 76/100 vs Woonona 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Russell Vale or Woonona?
Russell Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.43M versus $1.51M.
Which has better schools, Russell Vale or Woonona?
Woonona has a higher average school ICSEA (Russell Vale 1040 vs Woonona 1046; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Russell Vale or Woonona?
Woonona has the higher transport score (Russell Vale 58/100 vs Woonona 88/100).
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