Aberdare vs Neath
The verdict
Neath is more affordable, with a median house price of $616K versus $705K in Aberdare. Aberdare rates higher for liveability (55 vs 27). Neath is closer to the coast (33.7 km vs 35.5 km).
Scores
AberdareNeath
| Aberdare | Neath | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 25 |
| Transport | 42 | 28 |
| Education | 23 | 18 |
| Liveability | 55 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Aberdare | Neath | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,542 | 430 |
| Median age | 36 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,251 | $792 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.6% | 5.0% |
| Born in Australia | 91.0% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: Aberdare Moderate Growth · Neath High Growth
Property
| Aberdare | Neath | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $705K | $616K |
| Median unit price | $554K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 28.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 18 |
Median price history
Safety
| Aberdare | Neath | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 236 | 698 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 669 | 1,628 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,062 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,963 | 13,488 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Aberdare | Neath | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 884 | Data not available |
Transport
| Aberdare | Neath | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.8 km | 11.7 km |
Liveability
| Aberdare | Neath | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 35.5 km | 33.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 115.9 km | 118.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Aberdare | Neath | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,542 | 430 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,650 | 483 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,935 | 637 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 2.95% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Aberdare or Neath?
Neath is more affordable, with a median house price of $616K versus $705K.
Which has better public transport, Aberdare or Neath?
Aberdare has the higher transport score (Aberdare 42/100 vs Neath 28/100).
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