Aberdare vs Nulkaba
The verdict
Aberdare is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $1.18M in Nulkaba. Aberdare rates higher for liveability (55 vs 29). Nulkaba rates higher for education (35 vs 23). Aberdare is closer to the coast (35.5 km vs 39.3 km).
Scores
| Aberdare | Nulkaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 29 |
| Transport | 42 | 24 |
| Education | 23 | 35 |
| Liveability | 55 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Aberdare | Nulkaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,542 | 715 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,251 | $2,217 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.6% | 26.5% |
| Born in Australia | 91.0% | 90.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3 |
Growth: Aberdare Moderate Growth · Nulkaba Moderate Growth
Property
| Aberdare | Nulkaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $705K | $1.18M |
| Median unit price | $554K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 28.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Aberdare | Nulkaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 236 | 280 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 669 | 420 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,062 | 1,119 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,963 | 7,692 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Aberdare | Nulkaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 884 | 982 |
See the full school list on each profile: Aberdare · Nulkaba
Transport
| Aberdare | Nulkaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.8 km | 12.3 km |
Liveability
| Aberdare | Nulkaba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 35.5 km | 39.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 115.9 km | 120.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Aberdare | Nulkaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,542 | 715 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,650 | 745 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,935 | 826 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Aberdare or Nulkaba?
Aberdare and Nulkaba have similar residential safety scores (28 and 28/100).
Which is more affordable, Aberdare or Nulkaba?
Aberdare is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $1.18M.
Which has better schools, Aberdare or Nulkaba?
Nulkaba has a higher average school ICSEA (Aberdare 884 vs Nulkaba 982; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Aberdare or Nulkaba?
Aberdare has the higher transport score (Aberdare 42/100 vs Nulkaba 24/100).
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