Wantirna South vs Wantirna
The verdict
Wantirna is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.26M in Wantirna South. Wantirna South rates higher for transport (55 vs 50). Wantirna South is closer to the coast (19.0 km vs 21.0 km).
Scores
| Wantirna South | Wantirna | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 72 |
| Transport | 55 | 50 |
| Education | 81 | 77 |
| Liveability | 90 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Wantirna South | Wantirna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,754 | 14,237 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,915 | $1,886 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.2% | 49.3% |
| Born in Australia | 51.5% | 57.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Wantirna South Moderate Growth · Wantirna Moderate Growth
Property
| Wantirna South | Wantirna | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.26M | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | $478K | $725K |
| House price YoY | -2.4% | -11.8% |
| 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
| Wantirna South | Wantirna | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 81 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 289 | 288 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 361 | 330 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 154 | 267 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,252 | 4,530 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Wantirna South | Wantirna | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 6 |
| Government | 2 | 5 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,107 | 1,063 |
See the full school list on each profile: Wantirna South · Wantirna
Transport
| Wantirna South | Wantirna | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 132 | 46 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 83 | 82 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Wantirna South | Wantirna | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 33 | 13 |
| Parks | 80 | 81 |
| Playgrounds | 28 | 34 |
| Swimming pools | 234 | 243 |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.0 km | 21.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.7 km | 23.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 360 m |
Population & growth
| Wantirna South | Wantirna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 20,754 | 14,237 |
| Estimated 2025 | 21,185 | 14,422 |
| Projected 2041 | 23,775 | 16,310 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.52% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Wantirna South or Wantirna?
Wantirna South has the higher residential safety score (Wantirna South 82/100 vs Wantirna 81/100).
Which is more affordable, Wantirna South or Wantirna?
Wantirna is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.26M.
Which has better schools, Wantirna South or Wantirna?
Wantirna South has a higher average school ICSEA (Wantirna South 1107 vs Wantirna 1063; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Wantirna South or Wantirna?
Wantirna South has the higher transport score (Wantirna South 55/100 vs Wantirna 50/100).
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