Auburn Vale vs Inverell
The verdict
Inverell is more affordable, with a median house price of $421K versus $780K in Auburn Vale. Auburn Vale rates higher for education (34 vs 29). Inverell rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Inverell is closer to the coast (200.6 km vs 203.9 km).
Scores
Auburn ValeInverell
| Auburn Vale | Inverell | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 55 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 34 | 29 |
| Liveability | 22 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Auburn Vale | Inverell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 127 | 12,057 |
| Median age | 47 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,812 | $1,187 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.4% | 19.3% |
| Born in Australia | 91.3% | 83.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Auburn Vale Stable · Inverell Stable
Property
| Auburn Vale | Inverell | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $780K | $421K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $292K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 22.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $440 | $440 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Auburn Vale | Inverell | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 21 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 539 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 199 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 1,277 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 787 | 14,083 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Auburn Vale | Inverell | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 921 |
See the full school list on each profile: Auburn Vale · Inverell
Transport
| Auburn Vale | Inverell | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| 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) | 7.9 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Auburn Vale | Inverell | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 790 | 790 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 13 |
| Parks | 0 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 14 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 203.9 km | 200.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 449.8 km | 457.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.0 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Auburn Vale | Inverell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 127 | 12,057 |
| Estimated 2025 | 129 | 12,326 |
| Projected 2041 | 130 | 12,561 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.39% | 0.55% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Auburn Vale or Inverell?
Inverell is more affordable, with a median house price of $421K versus $780K.
Which has better public transport, Auburn Vale or Inverell?
Inverell has the higher transport score (Auburn Vale 0/100 vs Inverell 64/100).
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