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Armidale vs Dumaresq

The verdict

Armidale is more affordable, with a median house price of $565K versus $2.04M in Dumaresq. Armidale rates higher for transport (79 vs 0). Armidale is closer to the coast (127.5 km vs 140.9 km).

Scores

ArmidaleDumaresq
ArmidaleDumaresq
Overall7820
Transport790
Education5640
Liveability9722

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

Demographics

ArmidaleDumaresq
Population23,96780
Median age3642
Median household income (wk)$1,432$1,687
Bachelor degree or higher43.4%25.0%
Born in Australia74.0%73.8%
Avg household size2.32.5

Growth: Armidale Stable · Dumaresq Stable

Property

ArmidaleDumaresq
Median house price$565K$2.04M
Median unit price$383KData not available
House price YoY17.3%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)4.2%Data not available
Days on market (house)34Data not available

Median price history

Safety

ArmidaleDumaresq
Residential safety score5
Break & enter dwelling /100k9890
Motor vehicle theft /100k3880
Domestic assault /100k9810
Total incidents /100k (all)13,6480

Total incidents over time

Schools

ArmidaleDumaresq
Total schools160
Government70
Independent70
Average ICSEA965Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Armidale · Dumaresq

Transport

ArmidaleDumaresq
Transport score790
Train stations20
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.0 km14.8 km

Liveability

ArmidaleDumaresq
Summer max temp26.0°C26.0°C
Winter max temp12.0°C12.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)790790
Supermarkets70
Cafes & restaurants580
Parks730
Playgrounds491
Swimming pools111
Medical GPs210
Distance to coast (km)127.5 km140.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)377.2 km385.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.6 km14.8 km

Population & growth

ArmidaleDumaresq
Population (2021)23,96780
Estimated 202524,23183
Projected 204124,55481
Annual growth rate0.27%0.92%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Armidale or Dumaresq?

Armidale is more affordable, with a median house price of $565K versus $2.04M.

Which has better public transport, Armidale or Dumaresq?

Armidale has the higher transport score (Armidale 79/100 vs Dumaresq 0/100).

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Data sources

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