Wandana Heights vs Waurn Ponds
The verdict
Waurn Ponds is more affordable, with a median house price of $801K versus $970K in Wandana Heights. Wandana Heights rates higher for liveability (74 vs 43). Wandana Heights is closer to the coast (6.6 km vs 9.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Waurn Ponds rates higher (100 vs 79/100 in Wandana Heights).
Scores
| Wandana Heights | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 50 |
| Transport | 41 | 41 |
| Education | 76 | 69 |
| Liveability | 74 | 43 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Wandana Heights | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,195 | 4,956 |
| Median age | 41 | 27 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,549 | $2,286 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.2% | 43.7% |
| Born in Australia | 82.0% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Wandana Heights High Growth · Waurn Ponds High Growth
Property
| Wandana Heights | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $970K | $801K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -21.7% | -3.2% |
| 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
| Wandana Heights | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 410 | 81 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 91 | 101 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 182 | 161 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,005 | 3,773 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Wandana Heights | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Wandana Heights · Waurn Ponds
Transport
| Wandana Heights | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.3 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Wandana Heights | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 4 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 97 | 70 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 9.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 70.8 km | 73.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.0 km | 9.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Wandana Heights | Waurn Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,195 | 4,956 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,350 | 5,306 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,275 | 7,395 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.72% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Wandana Heights or Waurn Ponds?
Waurn Ponds has the higher residential safety score (Wandana Heights 79/100 vs Waurn Ponds 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Wandana Heights or Waurn Ponds?
Waurn Ponds is more affordable, with a median house price of $801K versus $970K.
Which has better public transport, Wandana Heights or Waurn Ponds?
Wandana Heights and Waurn Ponds have similar transport scores.
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