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Baw Baw vs Mummel

The verdict

Mummel is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.23M in Baw Baw. Mummel rates higher for education (53 vs 44). Baw Baw is closer to the coast (93.4 km vs 102.1 km).

Scores

Baw BawMummel
Baw BawMummel
Overall2124
Transport00
Education4453
Liveability2222

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

Demographics

Baw BawMummel
Population271129
Median age4546
Median household income (wk)$2,178$2,374
Bachelor degree or higher28.2%33.3%
Born in Australia86.3%78.3%
Avg household size2.82.8

Growth: Baw Baw Moderate Growth · Mummel Moderate Growth

Property

Baw BawMummel
Median house price$1.23M$925K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)3215

Median price history

Safety

Baw BawMummel
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k7380
Motor vehicle theft /100k3690
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)5,5353,876

Total incidents over time

Schools

Baw BawMummel
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Baw Baw · Mummel

Transport

Baw BawMummel
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)7.8 km16.8 km

Liveability

Baw BawMummel
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)650650
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)93.4 km102.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)172.1 km174.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)7.5 km16.4 km

Population & growth

Baw BawMummel
Population (2021)271129
Estimated 2025283135
Projected 2041307146
Annual growth rate1.09%1.14%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Baw Baw or Mummel?

Mummel is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.23M.

Which has better public transport, Baw Baw or Mummel?

Baw Baw and Mummel have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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