Upper Plenty vs Wandong
The verdict
Wandong rates higher for transport (80 vs 35). Upper Plenty is closer to the coast (47.8 km vs 54.7 km).
Scores
Upper PlentyWandong
| Upper Plenty | Wandong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 50 |
| Transport | 35 | 80 |
| Education | 43 | 40 |
| Liveability | 16 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Upper Plenty | Wandong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 415 | 1,477 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,687 | $2,083 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.9% | 17.3% |
| Born in Australia | 71.8% | 81.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Upper Plenty High Growth · Wandong High Growth
Property
| Upper Plenty | Wandong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $710K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -8.2% |
| 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 | Wandong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 241 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 271 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 241 | 542 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,133 | 4,875 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Upper Plenty | Wandong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 1,010 |
See the full school list on each profile: Upper Plenty · Wandong
Transport
| Upper Plenty | Wandong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 121 | 92 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 520 m |
Liveability
| Upper Plenty | Wandong | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 47.8 km | 54.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 44.5 km | 51.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.6 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Upper Plenty | Wandong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 415 | 1,477 |
| Estimated 2025 | 549 | 1,952 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,348 | 4,798 |
| Annual growth rate | 7.25% | 7.22% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Upper Plenty or Wandong?
Wandong has a higher average school ICSEA (Upper Plenty 987 vs Wandong 1010; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Upper Plenty or Wandong?
Wandong has the higher transport score (Upper Plenty 35/100 vs Wandong 80/100).
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