Wauchope vs Yippin Creek
The verdict
Wauchope is more affordable, with a median house price of $700K versus $838K in Yippin Creek. Wauchope rates higher for transport (83 vs 46). Wauchope is closer to the coast (14.7 km vs 17.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Yippin Creek rates higher (45 vs 30/100 in Wauchope).
Scores
| Wauchope | Yippin Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 43 |
| Transport | 83 | 46 |
| Education | 30 | 30 |
| Liveability | 54 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Wauchope | Yippin Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,589 | 758 |
| Median age | 43 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,114 | $1,553 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.5% | 16.5% |
| Born in Australia | 86.0% | 89.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Wauchope Moderate Growth · Yippin Creek Moderate Growth
Property
| Wauchope | Yippin Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $700K | $838K |
| Median unit price | $555K | $625K |
| House price YoY | 15.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $617 | $617 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 29 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Wauchope | Yippin Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 30 | 45 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 364 | 396 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 258 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 971 | 660 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,000 | 4,881 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Wauchope | Yippin Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Wauchope · Yippin Creek
Transport
| Wauchope | Yippin Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 46 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Wauchope | Yippin Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.7 km | 17.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 302.8 km | 303.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Wauchope | Yippin Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,589 | 758 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,075 | 814 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,370 | 848 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.80% | 1.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Wauchope or Yippin Creek?
Yippin Creek has the higher residential safety score (Wauchope 30/100 vs Yippin Creek 45/100).
Which is more affordable, Wauchope or Yippin Creek?
Wauchope is more affordable, with a median house price of $700K versus $838K.
Which has better public transport, Wauchope or Yippin Creek?
Wauchope has the higher transport score (Wauchope 83/100 vs Yippin Creek 46/100).
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