Watanobbi vs Wyong
The verdict
Watanobbi is more affordable, with a median house price of $810K versus $855K in Wyong. Wyong rates higher for transport (88 vs 62). Wyong is closer to the coast (9.3 km vs 10.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Watanobbi rates higher (30 vs 5/100 in Wyong).
Scores
| Watanobbi | Wyong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 67 |
| Transport | 62 | 88 |
| Education | 36 | 39 |
| Liveability | 67 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Watanobbi | Wyong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,980 | 4,530 |
| Median age | 35 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,315 | $1,096 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.4% | 23.4% |
| Born in Australia | 77.6% | 73.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Watanobbi Moderate Growth · Wyong Moderate Growth
Property
| Watanobbi | Wyong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $810K | $855K |
| Median unit price | $606K | $500K |
| House price YoY | 5.8% | -13.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Watanobbi | Wyong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 30 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 402 | 618 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 176 | 508 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,206 | 1,479 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,920 | 57,770 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Watanobbi | Wyong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 933 | 1,013 |
Transport
| Watanobbi | Wyong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 223 | 147 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Watanobbi | Wyong | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 13 |
| Parks | 5 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.4 km | 9.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 70.4 km | 69.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.0 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Watanobbi | Wyong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,980 | 4,530 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,043 | 4,601 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,560 | 5,190 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.39% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Watanobbi or Wyong?
Watanobbi has the higher residential safety score (Watanobbi 30/100 vs Wyong 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Watanobbi or Wyong?
Watanobbi is more affordable, with a median house price of $810K versus $855K.
Which has better schools, Watanobbi or Wyong?
Wyong has a higher average school ICSEA (Watanobbi 933 vs Wyong 1013; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Watanobbi or Wyong?
Wyong has the higher transport score (Watanobbi 62/100 vs Wyong 88/100).
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