Waterford vs Waterford West
The verdict
Waterford rates higher for education (41 vs 35). Waterford West has a shorter estimated CBD commute (92 vs 99 min).
Scores
WaterfordWaterford West
| Waterford | Waterford West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 62 |
| Transport | 49 | 53 |
| Education | 41 | 35 |
| Liveability | 94 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Waterford | Waterford West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,796 | 6,942 |
| Median age | 32 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,623 | $1,184 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.5% | 17.2% |
| Born in Australia | 65.8% | 57.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Waterford — · Waterford West —
Property
| Waterford | Waterford West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Waterford | Waterford West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,035 | 1,037 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 569 | 576 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,994 | 7,994 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Waterford | Waterford West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | 938 |
See the full school list on each profile: Waterford · Waterford West
Transport
| Waterford | Waterford West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 99 | 92 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Waterford | Waterford West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 13 |
| Parks | 20 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.2 km | 18.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.9 km | 26.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Waterford | Waterford West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,796 | 6,942 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,174 | 7,508 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.59% | 1.98% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Waterford or Waterford West?
Waterford and Waterford West have similar residential safety scores (58 and 58/100).
Which has better schools, Waterford or Waterford West?
Waterford has a higher average school ICSEA (Waterford 1018 vs Waterford West 938; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Waterford or Waterford West?
Waterford West has the higher transport score (Waterford 49/100 vs Waterford West 53/100).
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