Voyager Point vs Wattle Grove
The verdict
Wattle Grove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.59M in Voyager Point. Voyager Point rates higher for education (66 vs 58). Wattle Grove rates higher for transport (76 vs 63). Voyager Point is closer to the coast (15.1 km vs 18.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Wattle Grove rates higher (100 vs 94/100 in Voyager Point).
Scores
| Voyager Point | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 69 |
| Transport | 63 | 76 |
| Education | 66 | 58 |
| Liveability | 75 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Voyager Point | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,678 | 8,886 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,205 | $2,459 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.3% | 43.0% |
| Born in Australia | 66.5% | 67.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Voyager Point Moderate Growth · Wattle Grove Moderate Growth
Property
| Voyager Point | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.59M | $1.38M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $964K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 14.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,750 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Voyager Point | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 94 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 179 | 34 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 119 | 11 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 236 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 894 | 1,564 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Voyager Point | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,084 |
See the full school list on each profile: Voyager Point · Wattle Grove
Transport
| Voyager Point | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 82 | 91 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Voyager Point | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.1 km | 18.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.5 km | 26.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Voyager Point | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,678 | 8,886 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,685 | 8,921 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,903 | 10,079 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.10% | 0.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Voyager Point or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has the higher residential safety score (Voyager Point 94/100 vs Wattle Grove 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Voyager Point or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.59M.
Which has better public transport, Voyager Point or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has the higher transport score (Voyager Point 63/100 vs Wattle Grove 76/100).
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