Tallarook vs Whiteheads Creek
The verdict
Tallarook rates higher for transport (80 vs 3). Tallarook is closer to the coast (80.7 km vs 91.5 km).
Scores
TallarookWhiteheads Creek
| Tallarook | Whiteheads Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 19 |
| Transport | 80 | 3 |
| Education | 58 | 50 |
| Liveability | 19 | 8 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Tallarook | Whiteheads Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 748 | 347 |
| Median age | 50 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,775 | $1,731 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.3% | 31.4% |
| Born in Australia | 84.2% | 81.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Tallarook High Growth · Whiteheads Creek High Growth
Property
| Tallarook | Whiteheads Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Tallarook | Whiteheads Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 134 | 288 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 535 | 288 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 267 | 576 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,562 | 2,882 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Tallarook | Whiteheads Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,051 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Tallarook · Whiteheads Creek
Transport
| Tallarook | Whiteheads Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 3 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.7 km | 11.9 km |
Liveability
| Tallarook | Whiteheads Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 470 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 80.7 km | 91.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 77.7 km | 88.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 24.7 km | 38.5 km |
Population & growth
| Tallarook | Whiteheads Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 748 | 347 |
| Estimated 2025 | 725 | 336 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,430 | 1,127 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.78% | -0.80% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Tallarook or Whiteheads Creek?
Tallarook has the higher transport score (Tallarook 80/100 vs Whiteheads Creek 3/100).
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