Arakoon vs Rainbow Reach
The verdict
Rainbow Reach is more affordable, with a median house price of $950K versus $1.16M in Arakoon. Arakoon rates higher for education (48 vs 34). Arakoon is closer to the coast (1.8 km vs 5.8 km).
Scores
ArakoonRainbow Reach
| Arakoon | Rainbow Reach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 18 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 48 | 34 |
| Liveability | 31 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Arakoon | Rainbow Reach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 445 | 84 |
| Median age | 59 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,321 | $1,025 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.0% | 20.5% |
| Born in Australia | 83.4% | 88.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Arakoon Stable · Rainbow Reach Stable
Property
| Arakoon | Rainbow Reach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.16M | $950K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 22 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Arakoon | Rainbow Reach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 225 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 449 | 1,190 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,270 | 7,143 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Arakoon | Rainbow Reach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Arakoon · Rainbow Reach
Transport
| Arakoon | Rainbow Reach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 17.4 km | 13.3 km |
Liveability
| Arakoon | Rainbow Reach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.8 km | 5.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 371.5 km | 368.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 5.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 28.0 km | 23.6 km |
Population & growth
| Arakoon | Rainbow Reach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 445 | 84 |
| Estimated 2025 | 479 | 86 |
| Projected 2041 | 487 | 85 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.86% | 0.59% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Arakoon or Rainbow Reach?
Rainbow Reach is more affordable, with a median house price of $950K versus $1.16M.
Which has better public transport, Arakoon or Rainbow Reach?
Arakoon and Rainbow Reach have similar transport scores.
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