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Aldavilla vs Sherwood (Kempsey)

The verdict

Aldavilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $581K versus $915K in Sherwood (Kempsey). Aldavilla is closer to the coast (22.9 km vs 27.5 km).

Scores

AldavillaSherwood (Kempsey)
AldavillaSherwood (Kempsey)
Overall1011
Transport00
Education811
Liveability2222

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

Demographics

AldavillaSherwood (Kempsey)
Population1,443145
Median age3655
Median household income (wk)$1,222$1,303
Bachelor degree or higher4.8%13.9%
Born in Australia84.4%84.1%
Avg household size2.52.5

Growth: Aldavilla Stable · Sherwood (Kempsey) Stable

Property

AldavillaSherwood (Kempsey)
Median house price$581K$915K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)21Data not available

Median price history

Safety

AldavillaSherwood (Kempsey)
Residential safety score75
Break & enter dwelling /100k277Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k208Data not available
Domestic assault /100k139Data not available
Total incidents /100k (all)2,079Data not available

Total incidents over time

Schools

AldavillaSherwood (Kempsey)
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Aldavilla · Sherwood (Kempsey)

Transport

AldavillaSherwood (Kempsey)
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)6.7 km11.3 km

Liveability

AldavillaSherwood (Kempsey)
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,5001,500
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)22.9 km27.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)343.7 km342.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)5.6 km10.1 km

Population & growth

AldavillaSherwood (Kempsey)
Population (2021)1,443145
Estimated 20251,485148
Projected 20411,510147
Annual growth rate0.72%0.51%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Aldavilla or Sherwood (Kempsey)?

Aldavilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $581K versus $915K.

Which has better public transport, Aldavilla or Sherwood (Kempsey)?

Aldavilla and Sherwood (Kempsey) have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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