Arakoon vs South West Rocks
The verdict
South West Rocks is more affordable, with a median house price of $759K versus $1.18M in Arakoon. Arakoon rates higher for education (48 vs 29). South West Rocks rates higher for liveability (50 vs 31).
Scores
ArakoonSouth West Rocks
| Arakoon | South West Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 26 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 48 | 29 |
| Liveability | 31 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Arakoon | South West Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 445 | 5,058 |
| Median age | 59 | 58 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,321 | $980 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.0% | 20.1% |
| Born in Australia | 83.4% | 83.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Arakoon Stable · South West Rocks Stable
Property
| Arakoon | South West Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.18M | $759K |
| Median unit price | $1.80M | $596K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 3.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $590 | $590 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 24 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Arakoon | South West Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 27 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 534 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 225 | 455 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 449 | 573 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,820 | 6,762 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Arakoon | South West Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 952 |
See the full school list on each profile: Arakoon · South West Rocks
Transport
| Arakoon | South West Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 13.9 km |
Liveability
| Arakoon | South West Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 10 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.8 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 371.5 km | 372.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 28.0 km | 24.3 km |
Population & growth
| Arakoon | South West Rocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 445 | 5,058 |
| Estimated 2025 | 479 | 5,446 |
| Projected 2041 | 487 | 5,539 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.86% | 1.86% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Arakoon or South West Rocks?
South West Rocks is more affordable, with a median house price of $759K versus $1.18M.
Which has better public transport, Arakoon or South West Rocks?
Arakoon and South West Rocks have similar transport scores.
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