Appleby vs Garthowen
The verdict
Garthowen is more affordable, with a median house price of $285K versus $2.00M in Appleby. Appleby rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Garthowen rates higher for education (36 vs 29). Garthowen is closer to the coast (198.1 km vs 201.0 km).
Scores
ApplebyGarthowen
| Appleby | Garthowen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 13 |
| Transport | 35 | 0 |
| Education | 29 | 36 |
| Liveability | 7 | 7 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Appleby | Garthowen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35 | 169 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,812 | $2,094 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.5% | 32.5% |
| Born in Australia | 100.0% | 91.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Appleby Stable · Garthowen Stable
Property
| Appleby | Garthowen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.00M | $285K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $450 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Appleby | Garthowen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,857 | 592 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,857 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,571 | 1,183 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Appleby | Garthowen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Appleby · Garthowen
Transport
| Appleby | Garthowen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 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) | 4.4 km | 8.7 km |
Liveability
| Appleby | Garthowen | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 670 | 670 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 201.0 km | 198.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 325.6 km | 335.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.8 km | 21.1 km |
Population & growth
| Appleby | Garthowen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 35 | 169 |
| Estimated 2025 | 37 | 178 |
| Projected 2041 | 38 | 185 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.40% | 1.31% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Appleby or Garthowen?
Garthowen is more affordable, with a median house price of $285K versus $2.00M.
Which has better public transport, Appleby or Garthowen?
Appleby has the higher transport score (Appleby 35/100 vs Garthowen 0/100).
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