Awaba vs Freemans Waterhole
The verdict
Freemans Waterhole is more affordable, with a median house price of $435K versus $733K in Awaba. Awaba rates higher for transport (84 vs 14). Awaba is closer to the coast (11.9 km vs 17.7 km).
Scores
AwabaFreemans Waterhole
| Awaba | Freemans Waterhole | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 23 |
| Transport | 84 | 14 |
| Education | 41 | 36 |
| Liveability | 27 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Awaba | Freemans Waterhole | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 430 | 120 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,726 | $619 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.8% | 19.6% |
| Born in Australia | 91.9% | 89.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Awaba Moderate Growth · Freemans Waterhole High Growth
Property
| Awaba | Freemans Waterhole | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $733K | $435K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Awaba | Freemans Waterhole | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 233 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 233 | 4,167 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 698 | 4,167 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 21,628 | 40,833 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Awaba | Freemans Waterhole | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Awaba · Freemans Waterhole
Transport
| Awaba | Freemans Waterhole | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 14 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 5.3 km |
Liveability
| Awaba | Freemans Waterhole | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.9 km | 17.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 99.6 km | 102.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.8 km | 14.9 km |
Population & growth
| Awaba | Freemans Waterhole | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 430 | 120 |
| Estimated 2025 | 434 | 140 |
| Projected 2041 | 495 | 184 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 3.93% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Awaba or Freemans Waterhole?
Freemans Waterhole is more affordable, with a median house price of $435K versus $733K.
Which has better public transport, Awaba or Freemans Waterhole?
Awaba has the higher transport score (Awaba 84/100 vs Freemans Waterhole 14/100).
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