Barraba vs Mayvale
The verdict
Barraba rates higher for transport (71 vs 0). Barraba is closer to the coast (234.9 km vs 247.0 km).
Scores
BarrabaMayvale
| Barraba | Mayvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 2 |
| Transport | 71 | 0 |
| Education | 26 | 0 |
| Liveability | 29 | 7 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barraba | Mayvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,329 | 19 |
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $776 | $1,125 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.1% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 83.6% | 52.6% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Barraba Stable · Mayvale Stable
Property
| Barraba | Mayvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $280K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 15.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $300 | $300 |
| Rental yield (house) | 5.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 23 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Barraba | Mayvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 29 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 602 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 226 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 677 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,525 | 0 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barraba | Mayvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 913 | Data not available |
Transport
| Barraba | Mayvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 0 |
| 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) | 6.1 km | 19.2 km |
Liveability
| Barraba | Mayvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 670 | 670 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 234.9 km | 247.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 395.5 km | 392.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 18.8 km |
Population & growth
| Barraba | Mayvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,329 | 19 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,400 | 20 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,451 | 21 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.31% | 1.29% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Barraba or Mayvale?
Barraba has the higher transport score (Barraba 71/100 vs Mayvale 0/100).
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