Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) vs Waverly
The verdict
Waverly is more affordable, with a median house price of $800K versus $1.73M in Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire). Waverly rates higher for education (28 vs 18). Waverly is closer to the coast (120.2 km vs 130.1 km).
Scores
Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire)Waverly
| Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) | Waverly | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8 | 11 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 18 | 28 |
| Liveability | 7 | 7 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) | Waverly | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 42 | 77 |
| Median age | 48 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,249 | $1,625 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.5% | 17.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 77.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) Stable · Waverly Stable
Property
| Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) | Waverly | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.73M | $800K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $450 | $585 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 25 |
Median price history
Safety
| Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) | Waverly | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 0 | 1,299 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) | Waverly | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) · Waverly
Transport
| Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) | Waverly | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.3 km | 25.9 km |
Liveability
| Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) | Waverly | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 670 | 670 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 130.1 km | 120.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 228.1 km | 222.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.6 km | 26.2 km |
Population & growth
| Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) | Waverly | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 42 | 77 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43 | 79 |
| Projected 2041 | 44 | 82 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.59% | 0.64% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) or Waverly?
Waverly is more affordable, with a median house price of $800K versus $1.73M.
Which has better public transport, Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) or Waverly?
Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) and Waverly have similar transport scores.
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