Bellambi vs Towradgi
The verdict
Bellambi is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.38M in Towradgi. Towradgi rates higher for education (61 vs 54). Bellambi has a shorter estimated CBD commute (108 vs 112 min). On the separate residential safety score, Towradgi rates higher (49 vs 24/100 in Bellambi).
Scores
| Bellambi | Towradgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 76 |
| Transport | 90 | 92 |
| Education | 54 | 61 |
| Liveability | 67 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bellambi | Towradgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,039 | 3,241 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,183 | $1,572 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.4% | 35.8% |
| Born in Australia | 73.1% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bellambi High Growth · Towradgi Moderate Growth
Property
| Bellambi | Towradgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | $1.38M |
| Median unit price | $660K | $1.31M |
| House price YoY | 24.9% | 16.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 62 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bellambi | Towradgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 24 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 421 | 309 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 347 | 154 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 916 | 432 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,359 | 5,430 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bellambi | Towradgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | 895 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bellambi · Towradgi
Transport
| Bellambi | Towradgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 92 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 108 | 112 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 350 m |
Liveability
| Bellambi | Towradgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 11 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 630 m | 780 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 61.2 km | 63.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 720 m | 1.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bellambi | Towradgi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,039 | 3,241 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,211 | 3,355 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,695 | 3,903 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 0.87% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bellambi or Towradgi?
Towradgi has the higher residential safety score (Bellambi 24/100 vs Towradgi 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Bellambi or Towradgi?
Bellambi is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.38M.
Which has better schools, Bellambi or Towradgi?
Bellambi has a higher average school ICSEA (Bellambi 938 vs Towradgi 895; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bellambi or Towradgi?
Towradgi has the higher transport score (Bellambi 90/100 vs Towradgi 92/100).
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