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Bendalong vs Fishermans Paradise

The verdict

Fishermans Paradise is more affordable, with a median house price of $589K versus $2.00M in Bendalong. Bendalong rates higher for education (58 vs 43). Bendalong is closer to the coast (2.8 km vs 6.8 km).

Scores

BendalongFishermans Paradise
BendalongFishermans Paradise
Overall2621
Transport00
Education5843
Liveability2424

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

Demographics

BendalongFishermans Paradise
Population135491
Median age5550
Median household income (wk)$1,224$1,016
Bachelor degree or higher36.1%15.5%
Born in Australia80.7%76.6%
Avg household size2.32.2

Growth: Bendalong Moderate Growth · Fishermans Paradise Moderate Growth

Property

BendalongFishermans Paradise
Median house price$2.00M$589K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$572$572
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available36

Median price history

Safety

BendalongFishermans Paradise
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0204
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k7411,426
Total incidents /100k (all)5,1853,666

Total incidents over time

Schools

BendalongFishermans Paradise
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Bendalong · Fishermans Paradise

Transport

BendalongFishermans Paradise
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)43.0 km44.5 km

Liveability

BendalongFishermans Paradise
Summer max temp26.5°C26.5°C
Winter max temp17.0°C17.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants10
Parks22
Playgrounds41
Swimming pools1Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)2.8 km6.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)164.2 km166.3 km
Nearest beach (km)2.8 km6.9 km
Nearest hospital (km)11.2 km9.7 km

Population & growth

BendalongFishermans Paradise
Population (2021)135491
Estimated 2025141513
Projected 2041153557
Annual growth rate1.09%1.10%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Bendalong or Fishermans Paradise?

Fishermans Paradise is more affordable, with a median house price of $589K versus $2.00M.

Which has better public transport, Bendalong or Fishermans Paradise?

Bendalong and Fishermans Paradise have similar transport scores.

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