Watsonia North vs Watsonia
The verdict
Watsonia North is more affordable, with a median house price of $914K versus $944K in Watsonia. Watsonia rates higher for transport (98 vs 80). Watsonia is closer to the coast (19.2 km vs 20.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Watsonia North rates higher (97 vs 79/100 in Watsonia).
Scores
| Watsonia North | Watsonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 88 |
| Transport | 80 | 98 |
| Education | 72 | 74 |
| Liveability | 90 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Watsonia North | Watsonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,799 | 5,352 |
| Median age | 41 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,069 | $1,883 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.5% | 48.1% |
| Born in Australia | 75.9% | 75.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Watsonia North Moderate Growth · Watsonia Moderate Growth
Property
| Watsonia North | Watsonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $914K | $944K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $716K |
| House price YoY | -3.8% | 25.1% |
| 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
| Watsonia North | Watsonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 342 | 262 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 53 | 262 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 132 | 467 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,080 | 6,259 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Watsonia North | Watsonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,080 | 1,032 |
See the full school list on each profile: Watsonia North · Watsonia
Transport
| Watsonia North | Watsonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 60 m |
Liveability
| Watsonia North | Watsonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 10 |
| Parks | 8 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.6 km | 19.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.9 km | 15.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Watsonia North | Watsonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,799 | 5,352 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,880 | 5,466 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,692 | 6,610 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Watsonia North or Watsonia?
Watsonia North has the higher residential safety score (Watsonia North 97/100 vs Watsonia 79/100).
Which is more affordable, Watsonia North or Watsonia?
Watsonia North is more affordable, with a median house price of $914K versus $944K.
Which has better schools, Watsonia North or Watsonia?
Watsonia North has a higher average school ICSEA (Watsonia North 1080 vs Watsonia 1032; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Watsonia North or Watsonia?
Watsonia has the higher transport score (Watsonia North 80/100 vs Watsonia 98/100).
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