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Adaminaby vs Dry Plain

The verdict

Adaminaby is more affordable, with a median house price of $626K versus $701K in Dry Plain. Adaminaby rates higher for liveability (31 vs 22). Dry Plain is closer to the coast (107.5 km vs 121.4 km).

Scores

AdaminabyDry Plain
AdaminabyDry Plain
Overall2321
Transport00
Education4144
Liveability3122

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

AdaminabyDry Plain
Population33942
Median age5254
Median household income (wk)$954$1,875
Bachelor degree or higher18.6%27.6%
Born in Australia69.9%69.0%
Avg household size22.1

Growth: Adaminaby Moderate Growth · Dry Plain Moderate Growth

Property

AdaminabyDry Plain
Median house price$626K$701K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$500$550
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)38Data not available

Median price history

Safety

AdaminabyDry Plain
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k2950
Total incidents /100k (all)13,8640

Total incidents over time

Schools

AdaminabyDry Plain
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,004Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Adaminaby · Dry Plain

Transport

AdaminabyDry Plain
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)33.3 km23.6 km

Liveability

AdaminabyDry Plain
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp10.0°C10.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)530530
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks40
Playgrounds2Data not available
Swimming pools2Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)121.4 km107.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)324.4 km322.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)40.1 km24.4 km

Population & growth

AdaminabyDry Plain
Population (2021)33942
Estimated 202535043
Projected 204138047
Annual growth rate0.80%0.59%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Adaminaby or Dry Plain?

Adaminaby is more affordable, with a median house price of $626K versus $701K.

Which has better public transport, Adaminaby or Dry Plain?

Adaminaby and Dry Plain have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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