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Attunga vs Garthowen

The verdict

Garthowen is more affordable, with a median house price of $285K versus $453K in Attunga. Attunga rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Garthowen rates higher for education (36 vs 24). Garthowen is closer to the coast (198.1 km vs 204.8 km).

Scores

AttungaGarthowen
AttungaGarthowen
Overall3313
Transport640
Education2436
Liveability107

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

Demographics

AttungaGarthowen
Population542169
Median age4342
Median household income (wk)$1,428$2,094
Bachelor degree or higher18.0%32.5%
Born in Australia89.3%91.1%
Avg household size2.52.6

Growth: Attunga Stable · Garthowen Stable

Property

AttungaGarthowen
Median house price$453K$285K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$450$450
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)42Data not available

Median price history

Safety

AttungaGarthowen
Residential safety score70
Break & enter dwelling /100k0592
Motor vehicle theft /100k5540
Domestic assault /100k1850
Total incidents /100k (all)3,3211,183

Total incidents over time

Schools

AttungaGarthowen
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA895Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Attunga · Garthowen

Transport

AttungaGarthowen
Transport score640
Train stations10
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)3.3 km8.7 km

Liveability

AttungaGarthowen
Summer max temp32.0°C32.0°C
Winter max temp16.5°C16.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)670670
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks10
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)204.8 km198.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)331.4 km335.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)20.3 km21.1 km

Population & growth

AttungaGarthowen
Population (2021)542169
Estimated 2025571178
Projected 2041592185
Annual growth rate1.31%1.31%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Attunga or Garthowen?

Garthowen is more affordable, with a median house price of $285K versus $453K.

Which has better public transport, Attunga or Garthowen?

Attunga has the higher transport score (Attunga 64/100 vs Garthowen 0/100).

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Data sources

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