Wentworthville vs Westmead
The verdict
Wentworthville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.46M versus $1.93M in Westmead. Westmead rates higher for liveability (100 vs 95). Westmead is closer to the coast (22.8 km vs 24.0 km).
Scores
| Wentworthville | Westmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 94 |
| Transport | 95 | 99 |
| Education | 80 | 81 |
| Liveability | 95 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Wentworthville | Westmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,098 | 16,555 |
| Median age | 33 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,219 | $2,144 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.3% | 70.7% |
| Born in Australia | 29.4% | 26.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Wentworthville High Growth · Westmead High Growth
Property
| Wentworthville | Westmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.46M | $1.93M |
| Median unit price | $595K | $587K |
| House price YoY | -10.6% | 6.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Wentworthville | Westmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 40 | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 338 | 429 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 331 | 199 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 305 | 465 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,981 | 5,823 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Wentworthville | Westmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 9 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,107 | 1,091 |
See the full school list on each profile: Wentworthville · Westmead
Transport
| Wentworthville | Westmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 99 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 68 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 3 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 230 m | 160 m |
Liveability
| Wentworthville | Westmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 13 | 15 |
| Parks | 11 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.0 km | 22.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.1 km | 21.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 670 m |
Population & growth
| Wentworthville | Westmead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,098 | 16,555 |
| Estimated 2025 | 16,538 | 18,134 |
| Projected 2041 | 19,815 | 21,727 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.30% | 2.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Wentworthville or Westmead?
Wentworthville has the higher residential safety score (Wentworthville 40/100 vs Westmead 37/100).
Which is more affordable, Wentworthville or Westmead?
Wentworthville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.46M versus $1.93M.
Which has better schools, Wentworthville or Westmead?
Wentworthville has a higher average school ICSEA (Wentworthville 1107 vs Westmead 1091; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Wentworthville or Westmead?
Westmead has the higher transport score (Wentworthville 95/100 vs Westmead 99/100).
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