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Aratula vs Mathoura

The verdict

Mathoura is more affordable, with a median house price of $349K versus $1.74M in Aratula. Aratula rates higher for education (100 vs 27). Mathoura rates higher for transport (71 vs 0). Mathoura is closer to the coast (224.7 km vs 230.9 km).

Scores

AratulaMathoura
AratulaMathoura
Overall3441
Transport071
Education10027
Liveability1022

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

AratulaMathoura
Population41,002
Median age5451
Median household income (wk)Data not available$993
Bachelor degree or higher100.0%14.3%
Born in Australia100.0%81.7%
Avg household size42.2

Growth: Aratula Stable · Mathoura Stable

Property

AratulaMathoura
Median house price$1.74M$349K
Median unit priceData not available$238K
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$400$400
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available17

Median price history

Safety

AratulaMathoura
Residential safety score30
Break & enter dwelling /100k0399
Motor vehicle theft /100k0100
Domestic assault /100k0898
Total incidents /100k (all)08,383

Total incidents over time

Schools

AratulaMathoura
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available938

See the full school list on each profile: Aratula · Mathoura

Transport

AratulaMathoura
Transport score071
Train stations01
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)20.3 km3.7 km

Liveability

AratulaMathoura
Summer max temp31.0°C31.0°C
Winter max temp13.0°C13.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)700700
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants02
Parks02
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not available7
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)230.9 km224.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)580.1 km617.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)25.9 km32.9 km

Population & growth

AratulaMathoura
Population (2021)41,002
Estimated 202541,032
Projected 204141,032
Annual growth rate0.00%0.74%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Aratula or Mathoura?

Mathoura is more affordable, with a median house price of $349K versus $1.74M.

Which has better public transport, Aratula or Mathoura?

Mathoura has the higher transport score (Aratula 0/100 vs Mathoura 71/100).

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Data sources

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