Armidale vs Dumaresq
The verdict
Armidale is more affordable, with a median house price of $605K versus $1.75M 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
| Armidale | Dumaresq | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 20 |
| Transport | 79 | 0 |
| Education | 56 | 40 |
| Liveability | 97 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Armidale | Dumaresq | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,967 | 80 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,432 | $1,687 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.4% | 25.0% |
| Born in Australia | 74.0% | 73.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Armidale Stable · Dumaresq Stable
Property
| Armidale | Dumaresq | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $605K | $1.75M |
| Median unit price | $393K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 34.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Armidale | Dumaresq | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 993 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 388 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 981 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,840 | 0 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Armidale | Dumaresq | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 16 | 0 |
| Government | 7 | 0 |
| Independent | 7 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Armidale · Dumaresq
Transport
| Armidale | Dumaresq | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 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) | 2.0 km | 14.8 km |
Liveability
| Armidale | Dumaresq | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 790 | 790 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 58 | 0 |
| Parks | 73 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 49 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 21 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 127.5 km | 140.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 377.2 km | 385.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 14.8 km |
Population & growth
| Armidale | Dumaresq | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,967 | 80 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,231 | 83 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,554 | 81 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 0.92% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Armidale or Dumaresq?
Armidale is more affordable, with a median house price of $605K versus $1.75M.
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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