Sale vs Wurruk
The verdict
Sale rates higher for liveability (78 vs 46). Sale is closer to the coast (28.6 km vs 30.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Wurruk rates higher (53 vs 45/100 in Sale).
Scores
SaleWurruk
| Sale | Wurruk | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 49 |
| Transport | 75 | 56 |
| Education | 46 | 44 |
| Liveability | 78 | 46 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sale | Wurruk | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,296 | 1,177 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,327 | $1,495 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.7% | 25.9% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Sale Moderate Growth · Wurruk Moderate Growth
Property
| Sale | Wurruk | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $475K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $324K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -2.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Sale | Wurruk | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | 53 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 637 | 425 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 245 | 85 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,021 | 1,020 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,829 | 7,477 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sale | Wurruk | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 12 | 1 |
| Government | 6 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 846 |
Transport
| Sale | Wurruk | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 56 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 68 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Sale | Wurruk | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 32 | 0 |
| Parks | 17 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.6 km | 30.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 188.1 km | 184.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 620 m | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Sale | Wurruk | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,296 | 1,177 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,266 | 1,175 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,638 | 1,370 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.05% | -0.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Sale or Wurruk?
Wurruk has the higher residential safety score (Sale 45/100 vs Wurruk 53/100).
Which has better schools, Sale or Wurruk?
Sale has a higher average school ICSEA (Sale 996 vs Wurruk 846; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Sale or Wurruk?
Sale has the higher transport score (Sale 75/100 vs Wurruk 56/100).
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