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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
ApplebyGarthowen
Overall2313
Transport350
Education2936
Liveability77

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

Demographics

ApplebyGarthowen
Population35169
Median age4142
Median household income (wk)$1,812$2,094
Bachelor degree or higher23.5%32.5%
Born in Australia100.0%91.1%
Avg household size3.52.6

Growth: Appleby Stable · Garthowen Stable

Property

ApplebyGarthowen
Median house price$2.00M$285K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$500$450
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

ApplebyGarthowen
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k2,857592
Motor vehicle theft /100k2,8570
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)8,5711,183

Total incidents over time

Schools

ApplebyGarthowen
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Appleby · Garthowen

Transport

ApplebyGarthowen
Transport score350
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)4.4 km8.7 km

Liveability

ApplebyGarthowen
Summer max temp32.0°C32.0°C
Winter max temp16.5°C16.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)670670
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)201.0 km198.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)325.6 km335.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)15.8 km21.1 km

Population & growth

ApplebyGarthowen
Population (2021)35169
Estimated 202537178
Projected 204138185
Annual growth rate1.40%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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Data sources

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