Araluen vs Banks Pocket
The verdict
Araluen rates higher for transport (69 vs 54). Banks Pocket is closer to the coast (38.1 km vs 39.3 km).
Scores
AraluenBanks Pocket
| Araluen | Banks Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 41 |
| Transport | 69 | 54 |
| Education | 34 | 38 |
| Liveability | 41 | 30 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Araluen | Banks Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 649 | 187 |
| Median age | 49 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,358 | $2,143 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.5% | 21.7% |
| Born in Australia | 84.9% | 85.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.1 |
Growth: Araluen — · Banks Pocket —
Property
| Araluen | Banks Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Banks Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 616 | 535 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 308 | 535 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,175 | 5,175 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Araluen | Banks Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,022 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Araluen · Banks Pocket
Transport
| Araluen | Banks Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 69 | 54 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Araluen | Banks Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 39.3 km | 38.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 150.2 km | 150.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| Araluen | Banks Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 649 | 187 |
| Estimated 2025 | 667 | 192 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.69% | 0.66% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Araluen or Banks Pocket?
Araluen has the higher transport score (Araluen 69/100 vs Banks Pocket 54/100).
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