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Bega vs Tarraganda

The verdict

Bega is more affordable, with a median house price of $626K versus $1.20M 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
BegaTarraganda
Overall6555
Transport7146
Education4650
Liveability7669

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

Demographics

BegaTarraganda
Population5,013346
Median age4350
Median household income (wk)$1,196$1,612
Bachelor degree or higher26.1%31.1%
Born in Australia82.3%87.9%
Avg household size2.32.4

Growth: Bega Stable · Tarraganda Stable

Property

BegaTarraganda
Median house price$626K$1.20M
Median unit price$500KData not available
House price YoY3.3%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$520$520
Rental yield (house)4.3%Data not available
Days on market (house)2556

Median price history

Safety

BegaTarraganda
Residential safety score59
Break & enter dwelling /100k1600
Motor vehicle theft /100k1990
Domestic assault /100k658578
Total incidents /100k (all)10,0344,335

Total incidents over time

Schools

BegaTarraganda
Total schools60
Government20
Independent30
Average ICSEA996Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Bega · Tarraganda

Transport

BegaTarraganda
Transport score7146
Train stations10
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)1.6 km2.5 km

Liveability

BegaTarraganda
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp16.0°C16.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)850850
Supermarkets20
Cafes & restaurants110
Parks140
Playgrounds6Data not available
Swimming pools53Data not available
Medical GPs150
Distance to coast (km)12.6 km10.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)336.7 km334.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.5 km2.2 km

Population & growth

BegaTarraganda
Population (2021)5,013346
Estimated 20255,139355
Projected 20415,382371
Annual growth rate0.62%0.64%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Bega or Tarraganda?

Bega is more affordable, with a median house price of $626K versus $1.20M.

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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Data sources

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