Upper Plenty vs Wallan
The verdict
Wallan rates higher for transport (82 vs 35). Wallan has a shorter estimated CBD commute (98 vs 146 min).
Scores
Upper PlentyWallan
| Upper Plenty | Wallan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 61 |
| Transport | 35 | 82 |
| Education | 43 | 45 |
| Liveability | 16 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Upper Plenty | Wallan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 415 | 15,004 |
| Median age | 43 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,687 | $1,914 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.9% | 26.8% |
| Born in Australia | 71.8% | 76.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Upper Plenty High Growth · Wallan High Growth
Property
| Upper Plenty | Wallan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $603K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $423K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -5.7% |
| 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
| Upper Plenty | Wallan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 241 | 187 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 313 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 241 | 580 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,133 | 5,838 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Upper Plenty | Wallan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 988 |
See the full school list on each profile: Upper Plenty · Wallan
Transport
| Upper Plenty | Wallan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 82 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 146 | 98 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 3.8 km |
Liveability
| Upper Plenty | Wallan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 11 |
| Parks | 0 | 44 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 47.8 km | 47.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 44.5 km | 45.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.6 km | 11.7 km |
Population & growth
| Upper Plenty | Wallan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 415 | 15,004 |
| Estimated 2025 | 549 | 19,834 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,348 | 48,743 |
| Annual growth rate | 7.25% | 7.23% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Upper Plenty or Wallan?
Upper Plenty has a higher average school ICSEA (Upper Plenty 998 vs Wallan 988; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Upper Plenty or Wallan?
Wallan has the higher transport score (Upper Plenty 35/100 vs Wallan 82/100).
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