Winmalee vs Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains)
The verdict
Winmalee is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.25M in Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains). Winmalee rates higher for liveability (45 vs 19). Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) is closer to the coast (51.6 km vs 52.7 km).
Scores
WinmaleeYellow Rock (Blue Mountains)
| Winmalee | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 37 |
| Transport | 46 | 41 |
| Education | 63 | 52 |
| Liveability | 45 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Winmalee | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,388 | 1,119 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,147 | $2,635 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.8% | 28.2% |
| Born in Australia | 84.8% | 87.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Winmalee Stable · Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) Stable
Property
| Winmalee | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.04M | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | $850K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Winmalee | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 31 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 31 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 141 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,879 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Winmalee | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,043 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Winmalee · Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains)
Transport
| Winmalee | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 189 | 181 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Winmalee | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 42 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 52.7 km | 51.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 59.1 km | 56.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.2 km | 10.2 km |
Population & growth
| Winmalee | Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,388 | 1,119 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,468 | 1,133 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,452 | 1,130 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 0.31% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Winmalee or Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains)?
Winmalee is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.25M.
Which has better public transport, Winmalee or Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains)?
Winmalee has the higher transport score (Winmalee 46/100 vs Yellow Rock (Blue Mountains) 41/100).
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