Tallawong vs The Ponds
The verdict
Tallawong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.63M in The Ponds. Tallawong rates higher for transport (92 vs 59). The Ponds rates higher for liveability (89 vs 78). Tallawong has a shorter estimated CBD commute (79 vs 94 min). On the separate residential safety score, The Ponds rates higher (100 vs 64/100 in Tallawong).
Scores
| Tallawong | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 76 |
| Transport | 92 | 59 |
| Education | 76 | 81 |
| Liveability | 78 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Tallawong | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,570 | 16,315 |
| Median age | 30 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,759 | $3,285 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.0% | 65.5% |
| Born in Australia | 45.4% | 45.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.5 |
Growth: Tallawong High Growth · The Ponds Stable
Property
| Tallawong | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.39M | $1.63M |
| Median unit price | $694K | $1.30M |
| House price YoY | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Tallawong | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 244 | 86 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 49 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 396 | 196 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,516 | 1,453 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Tallawong | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,083 | 1,106 |
See the full school list on each profile: Tallawong · The Ponds
Transport
| Tallawong | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 94 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Tallawong | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 2 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 17 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.7 km | 30.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 35.6 km | 33.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Tallawong | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,570 | 16,315 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,991 | 16,750 |
| Projected 2041 | 23,100 | 16,905 |
| Annual growth rate | 11.05% | 0.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Tallawong or The Ponds?
The Ponds has the higher residential safety score (Tallawong 64/100 vs The Ponds 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Tallawong or The Ponds?
Tallawong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.63M.
Which has better schools, Tallawong or The Ponds?
The Ponds has a higher average school ICSEA (Tallawong 1083 vs The Ponds 1106; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Tallawong or The Ponds?
Tallawong has the higher transport score (Tallawong 92/100 vs The Ponds 59/100).
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