Araluen vs Reidsdale
The verdict
Araluen is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $950K in Reidsdale. Reidsdale rates higher for education (83 vs 47). Araluen is closer to the coast (33.6 km vs 35.0 km).
Scores
AraluenReidsdale
| Araluen | Reidsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 33 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 47 | 83 |
| Liveability | 24 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Araluen | Reidsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 209 | 121 |
| Median age | 53 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,042 | $1,583 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.3% | 52.0% |
| Born in Australia | 89.0% | 77.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Araluen Moderate Growth · Reidsdale Moderate Growth
Property
| Araluen | Reidsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $860K | $950K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Araluen | Reidsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,177 | 826 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Araluen | Reidsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Araluen · Reidsdale
Transport
| Araluen | Reidsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 54.2 km | 48.7 km |
Liveability
| Araluen | Reidsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.6 km | 35.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 233.9 km | 224.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 21.8 km | 12.7 km |
Population & growth
| Araluen | Reidsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 209 | 121 |
| Estimated 2025 | 217 | 126 |
| Projected 2041 | 258 | 149 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.94% | 1.02% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Araluen or Reidsdale?
Araluen is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $950K.
Which has better public transport, Araluen or Reidsdale?
Araluen and Reidsdale have similar transport scores.
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