Shelley vs Willetton
The verdict
Willetton rates higher for transport (73 vs 64). Shelley has a shorter estimated CBD commute (39 vs 47 min).
Scores
ShelleyWilletton
| Shelley | Willetton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 84 |
| Transport | 64 | 73 |
| Education | 83 | 82 |
| Liveability | 93 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Shelley | Willetton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,795 | 19,262 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,186 | $2,178 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.2% | 59.1% |
| Born in Australia | 50.5% | 45.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.1 |
Growth: Shelley Moderate Growth · Willetton Moderate Growth
Property
| Shelley | Willetton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Shelley | Willetton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 311 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 146 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,001 | 1,007 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Shelley | Willetton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,148 | 1,095 |
See the full school list on each profile: Shelley · Willetton
Transport
| Shelley | Willetton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 73 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 90 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 47 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Shelley | Willetton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 30 |
| Parks | 15 | 45 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 32 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 28 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.8 km | 13.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.1 km | 11.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Shelley | Willetton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,795 | 19,262 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,162 | 20,950 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,285 | 21,236 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.86% | 2.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Shelley or Willetton?
Shelley has the higher residential safety score (Shelley 71/100 vs Willetton 70/100).
Which has better schools, Shelley or Willetton?
Shelley has a higher average school ICSEA (Shelley 1148 vs Willetton 1095; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Shelley or Willetton?
Willetton has the higher transport score (Shelley 64/100 vs Willetton 73/100).
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