Welby vs Willow Vale (Wingecarribee)
The verdict
Welby is more affordable, with a median house price of $888K versus $1.39M in Willow Vale (Wingecarribee). Welby rates higher for liveability (55 vs 31). Willow Vale (Wingecarribee) is closer to the coast (38.7 km vs 42.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Willow Vale (Wingecarribee) rates higher (100 vs 65/100 in Welby).
Scores
| Welby | Willow Vale (Wingecarribee) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 38 |
| Transport | 46 | 35 |
| Education | 51 | 51 |
| Liveability | 55 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Welby | Willow Vale (Wingecarribee) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 764 | 826 |
| Median age | 42 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,357 | $1,974 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.9% | 28.1% |
| Born in Australia | 82.7% | 80.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Welby High Growth · Willow Vale (Wingecarribee) High Growth
Property
| Welby | Willow Vale (Wingecarribee) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $888K | $1.39M |
| Median unit price | $925K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $745 | $745 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.6% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 60 |
Median price history
Safety
| Welby | Willow Vale (Wingecarribee) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 393 | 121 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 393 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,927 | 2,058 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Welby | Willow Vale (Wingecarribee) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Welby · Willow Vale (Wingecarribee)
Transport
| Welby | Willow Vale (Wingecarribee) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 247 | 239 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Welby | Willow Vale (Wingecarribee) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 42.0 km | 38.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 95.2 km | 91.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Welby | Willow Vale (Wingecarribee) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 764 | 826 |
| Estimated 2025 | 799 | 863 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,013 | 1,095 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | 1.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Welby or Willow Vale (Wingecarribee)?
Willow Vale (Wingecarribee) has the higher residential safety score (Welby 65/100 vs Willow Vale (Wingecarribee) 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Welby or Willow Vale (Wingecarribee)?
Welby is more affordable, with a median house price of $888K versus $1.39M.
Which has better public transport, Welby or Willow Vale (Wingecarribee)?
Welby has the higher transport score (Welby 46/100 vs Willow Vale (Wingecarribee) 35/100).
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