Bega vs Tarraganda
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The verdict
Bega is more affordable, with a median house price of $623K versus $1.25M in Tarraganda. Bega rates higher for transport (71 vs 46). Tarraganda is closer to the coast (10.7 km vs 12.6 km).
Scores
BegaTarraganda
| Bega | Tarraganda | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 55 |
| Transport | 71 | 46 |
| Education | 46 | 50 |
| Liveability | 76 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bega | Tarraganda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,013 | 346 |
| Median age | 43 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,196 | $1,612 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.1% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 87.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bega Stable · Tarraganda Stable
Property
| Bega | Tarraganda | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $623K | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | $446K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 2.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 62 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bega | Tarraganda | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 160 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 199 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 658 | 578 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,318 | 3,757 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bega | Tarraganda | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,002 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bega · Tarraganda
Transport
| Bega | Tarraganda | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 46 |
| 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) | 1.6 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Bega | Tarraganda | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 850 | 850 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 53 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 15 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.6 km | 10.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 336.7 km | 334.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bega | Tarraganda | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,013 | 346 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,139 | 355 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,382 | 371 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.62% | 0.64% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bega or Tarraganda?
Bega is more affordable, with a median house price of $623K versus $1.25M.
Which has better public transport, Bega or Tarraganda?
Bega has the higher transport score (Bega 71/100 vs Tarraganda 46/100).
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