South Wharf vs Southbank
The verdict
Southbank rates higher for education (92 vs 81). Southbank has a shorter estimated CBD commute (16 vs 17 min).
Scores
South WharfSouthbank
| South Wharf | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 94 |
| Transport | 89 | 92 |
| Education | 81 | 92 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| South Wharf | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71 | 22,631 |
| Median age | 34 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,874 | $1,926 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.0% | 71.0% |
| Born in Australia | 38.0% | 33.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 1.8 |
Growth: South Wharf High Growth · Southbank High Growth
Property
| South Wharf | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $597K |
| 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
Safety
| South Wharf | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 34 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 5,634 | 588 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 26,761 | 1,268 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,817 | 420 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 588,732 | 15,183 |
South Wharf is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| South Wharf | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,140 |
See the full school list on each profile: South Wharf · Southbank
Transport
| South Wharf | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 25 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 17 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 300 m | 140 m |
Liveability
| South Wharf | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 77 |
| Parks | 1 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.6 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.5 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| South Wharf | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 71 | 22,631 |
| Estimated 2025 | 87 | 26,807 |
| Projected 2041 | 125 | 39,941 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.21% | 4.32% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, South Wharf or Southbank?
Southbank has the higher transport score (South Wharf 89/100 vs Southbank 92/100).
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