Alva vs Ayr
The verdict
Ayr rates higher for liveability (52 vs 19). Alva is closer to the coast (3.8 km vs 12.0 km).
Scores
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| Alva | Ayr | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 11 | 27 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 13 | 28 |
| Liveability | 19 | 52 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alva | Ayr | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 214 | 8,603 |
| Median age | 56 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,233 | $1,246 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.4% | 18.9% |
| Born in Australia | 77.1% | 79.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Alva — · Ayr —
Property
| Alva | Ayr | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $450 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Alva | Ayr | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 89 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 467 | 570 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 467 | 279 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,985 | 5,985 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alva | Ayr | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 8 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 933 |
Transport
| Alva | Ayr | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 919.2 km | 911.0 km |
Liveability
| Alva | Ayr | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.3°C | 31.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 25.2°C | 25.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 1 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.8 km | 12.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1057.2 km | 1048.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 70.7 km | 71.8 km |
Population & growth
| Alva | Ayr | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 214 | 8,603 |
| Estimated 2025 | 221 | 8,765 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.81% | 0.47% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Alva or Ayr?
Alva and Ayr have similar transport scores.
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