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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 ValeInverell
Overall1855
Transport064
Education3429
Liveability2269

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

Demographics

Auburn ValeInverell
Population12712,057
Median age4741
Median household income (wk)$1,812$1,187
Bachelor degree or higher25.4%19.3%
Born in Australia91.3%83.4%
Avg household size2.82.3

Growth: Auburn Vale Stable · Inverell Stable

Property

Auburn ValeInverell
Median house price$780K$421K
Median unit priceData not available$292K
House price YoYData not available22.1%
Median rent — house (wk)$440$440
Rental yield (house)Data not available4.7%
Days on market (house)4228

Median price history

Safety

Auburn ValeInverell
Residential safety score21
Break & enter dwelling /100k0539
Motor vehicle theft /100k0199
Domestic assault /100k01,277
Total incidents /100k (all)78714,083

Total incidents over time

Schools

Auburn ValeInverell
Total schools05
Government04
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available921

See the full school list on each profile: Auburn Vale · Inverell

Transport

Auburn ValeInverell
Transport score064
Train stations01
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)7.9 km1.4 km

Liveability

Auburn ValeInverell
Summer max temp26.0°C26.0°C
Winter max temp12.0°C12.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)790790
Supermarkets03
Cafes & restaurants013
Parks021
PlaygroundsData not available3
Swimming poolsData not available14
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)203.9 km200.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)449.8 km457.2 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.0 km2.1 km

Population & growth

Auburn ValeInverell
Population (2021)12712,057
Estimated 202512912,326
Projected 204113012,561
Annual growth rate0.39%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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Data sources

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