Tarcoola Beach vs Wandina
The verdict
Tarcoola Beach rates higher for liveability (53 vs 40).
Scores
Tarcoola BeachWandina
| Tarcoola Beach | Wandina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 37 |
| Transport | 41 | 32 |
| Education | 41 | 38 |
| Liveability | 53 | 40 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Tarcoola Beach | Wandina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,360 | 4,375 |
| Median age | 43 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,157 | $2,238 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.9% | 29.7% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 75.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Tarcoola Beach High Growth · Wandina High Growth
Property
| Tarcoola Beach | Wandina | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Tarcoola Beach | Wandina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,559 | 4,526 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,132 | 2,126 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,176 | 16,183 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Tarcoola Beach | Wandina | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 985 |
See the full school list on each profile: Tarcoola Beach · Wandina
Transport
| Tarcoola Beach | Wandina | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 32 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 320.3 km | 318.9 km |
Liveability
| Tarcoola Beach | Wandina | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 33.0°C | 33.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.0°C | 20.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 450 | 450 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 160 m | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 368.8 km | 367.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.1 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Tarcoola Beach | Wandina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,360 | 4,375 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,419 | 4,564 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,923 | 6,186 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.07% | 1.06% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Tarcoola Beach or Wandina?
Tarcoola Beach and Wandina have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which has better public transport, Tarcoola Beach or Wandina?
Tarcoola Beach has the higher transport score (Tarcoola Beach 41/100 vs Wandina 32/100).
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