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Ashley vs Garah

The verdict

Ashley is more affordable, with a median house price of $266K versus $5.55M in Garah. Garah rates higher for education (30 vs 19). Ashley is closer to the coast (337.2 km vs 359.5 km).

Scores

AshleyGarah
AshleyGarah
Overall610
Transport00
Education1930
Liveability04

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

Demographics

AshleyGarah
Population351291
Median age3444
Median household income (wk)$1,899$1,343
Bachelor degree or higher11.8%16.9%
Born in Australia80.1%66.7%
Avg household size2.72.4

Growth: Ashley Stable · Garah Stable

Property

AshleyGarah
Median house price$266K$5.55M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$375$175
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)42Data not available

Median price history

Safety

AshleyGarah
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0344
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k1,7090
Total incidents /100k (all)5,1282,406

Total incidents over time

Schools

AshleyGarah
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available941

See the full school list on each profile: Ashley · Garah

Transport

AshleyGarah
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)24.0 km55.7 km

Liveability

AshleyGarah
Summer max temp34.5°C34.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)580580
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks12
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)337.2 km359.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)531.1 km562.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)25.0 km56.6 km

Population & growth

AshleyGarah
Population (2021)351291
Estimated 2025341283
Projected 2041355294
Annual growth rate-0.72%-0.69%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Ashley or Garah?

Ashley is more affordable, with a median house price of $266K versus $5.55M.

Which has better public transport, Ashley or Garah?

Ashley and Garah have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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