Araluen vs Gillen
The verdict
Araluen rates higher for education (43 vs 37). Gillen rates higher for liveability (69 vs 61).
Scores
AraluenGillen
| Araluen | Gillen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 45 |
| Transport | 27 | 29 |
| Education | 43 | 37 |
| Liveability | 61 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Araluen | Gillen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,673 | 4,466 |
| Median age | 34 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,451 | $2,176 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.5% | 38.3% |
| Born in Australia | 63.7% | 64.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Araluen Moderate Growth · Gillen Moderate Growth
Property
| Araluen | Gillen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Araluen | Gillen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 11 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,609 | 1,590 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,469 | 2,463 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,727 | 13,727 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Araluen | Gillen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 563 | 838 |
Transport
| Araluen | Gillen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Araluen | Gillen | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 36.0°C | 36.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.0°C | 20.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 280 | 280 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 884.3 km | 884.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1288.7 km | 1290.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Araluen | Gillen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,673 | 4,466 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,870 | 4,748 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,020 | 5,045 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.79% | 1.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Araluen or Gillen?
Araluen and Gillen have similar residential safety scores (11 and 11/100).
Which has better schools, Araluen or Gillen?
Gillen has a higher average school ICSEA (Araluen 563 vs Gillen 838; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Araluen or Gillen?
Gillen has the higher transport score (Araluen 27/100 vs Gillen 29/100).
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