Toongabbie vs Wentworthville
The verdict
Toongabbie is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.46M in Wentworthville. Wentworthville rates higher for liveability (95 vs 86). Wentworthville is closer to the coast (24.0 km vs 26.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Toongabbie rates higher (54 vs 40/100 in Wentworthville).
Scores
| Toongabbie | Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 91 |
| Transport | 94 | 95 |
| Education | 75 | 80 |
| Liveability | 86 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Toongabbie | Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,177 | 15,098 |
| Median age | 35 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,106 | $2,219 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.2% | 64.3% |
| Born in Australia | 43.8% | 29.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Toongabbie Moderate Growth · Wentworthville High Growth
Property
| Toongabbie | Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.38M | $1.46M |
| Median unit price | $570K | $595K |
| House price YoY | 11.4% | -10.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Toongabbie | Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 40 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 253 | 338 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 216 | 331 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 383 | 305 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,377 | 4,981 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Toongabbie | Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,075 | 1,107 |
See the full school list on each profile: Toongabbie · Wentworthville
Transport
| Toongabbie | Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 95 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 58 | 68 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 430 m | 230 m |
Liveability
| Toongabbie | Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 13 |
| Parks | 25 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.8 km | 24.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.6 km | 23.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Toongabbie | Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,177 | 15,098 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,233 | 16,538 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,355 | 19,815 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.59% | 2.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Toongabbie or Wentworthville?
Toongabbie has the higher residential safety score (Toongabbie 54/100 vs Wentworthville 40/100).
Which is more affordable, Toongabbie or Wentworthville?
Toongabbie is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.46M.
Which has better schools, Toongabbie or Wentworthville?
Wentworthville has a higher average school ICSEA (Toongabbie 1075 vs Wentworthville 1107; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Toongabbie or Wentworthville?
Wentworthville has the higher transport score (Toongabbie 94/100 vs Wentworthville 95/100).
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