Warburton vs Wesburn
The verdict
Wesburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $652K versus $685K in Warburton. Warburton rates higher for liveability (38 vs 19). Wesburn is closer to the coast (52.2 km vs 58.3 km).
Scores
| Warburton | Wesburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 24 |
| Transport | 14 | 18 |
| Education | 50 | 36 |
| Liveability | 38 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Warburton | Wesburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,020 | 1,052 |
| Median age | 50 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,147 | $1,548 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.8% | 17.4% |
| Born in Australia | 67.8% | 83.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Warburton Moderate Growth · Wesburn Moderate Growth
Property
| Warburton | Wesburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $685K | $652K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -27.3% | -1.9% |
| 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
| Warburton | Wesburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 149 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 149 | 95 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 297 | 190 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,158 | 2,472 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Warburton | Wesburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,016 | 992 |
See the full school list on each profile: Warburton · Wesburn
Transport
| Warburton | Wesburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 14 | 18 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 208 | 194 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 31.4 km | 27.3 km |
Liveability
| Warburton | Wesburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 58.3 km | 52.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 65.3 km | 60.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 38.9 km | 33.0 km |
Population & growth
| Warburton | Wesburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,020 | 1,052 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,037 | 1,061 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,344 | 1,221 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.21% | 0.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Warburton or Wesburn?
Warburton and Wesburn have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Warburton or Wesburn?
Wesburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $652K versus $685K.
Which has better schools, Warburton or Wesburn?
Warburton has a higher average school ICSEA (Warburton 1016 vs Wesburn 992; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Warburton or Wesburn?
Wesburn has the higher transport score (Warburton 14/100 vs Wesburn 18/100).
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