Bangalow vs Talofa
The verdict
Bangalow is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $7.20M in Talofa. Bangalow rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). Talofa is closer to the coast (6.0 km vs 9.0 km).
Scores
BangalowTalofa
| Bangalow | Talofa | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 40 |
| Transport | 64 | 35 |
| Education | 71 | 70 |
| Liveability | 37 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bangalow | Talofa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,752 | 103 |
| Median age | 40 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,097 | $3,062 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.1% | 40.3% |
| Born in Australia | 72.9% | 73.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bangalow Moderate Growth · Talofa Moderate Growth
Property
| Bangalow | Talofa | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.69M | $7.20M |
| Median unit price | $1.07M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -2.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,005 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bangalow | Talofa | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 80 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 182 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 218 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 182 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,653 | 7,767 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bangalow | Talofa | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,088 | Data not available |
Transport
| Bangalow | Talofa | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 35 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| 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) | 460 m | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Bangalow | Talofa | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 13 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.0 km | 6.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 617.5 km | 619.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.1 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.1 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bangalow | Talofa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,752 | 103 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,015 | 113 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,196 | 120 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.31% | 2.34% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bangalow or Talofa?
Bangalow is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $7.20M.
Which has better public transport, Bangalow or Talofa?
Bangalow has the higher transport score (Bangalow 64/100 vs Talofa 35/100).
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