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Bethungra vs Illabo

The verdict

Illabo is more affordable, with a median house price of $89K versus $410K in Bethungra. Bethungra is closer to the coast (237.0 km vs 241.1 km).

Scores

BethungraIllabo
BethungraIllabo
Overall1516
Transport00
Education3840
Liveability1010

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

Demographics

BethungraIllabo
Population137132
Median age5757
Median household income (wk)$1,016$1,031
Bachelor degree or higher23.9%18.1%
Born in Australia88.3%70.5%
Avg household size1.92

Growth: Bethungra Moderate Growth · Illabo Moderate Growth

Property

BethungraIllabo
Median house price$410K$89K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$450$450
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)56Data not available

Median price history

Safety

BethungraIllabo
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k0758
Domestic assault /100k1,4600
Total incidents /100k (all)5,1106,818

Total incidents over time

Schools

BethungraIllabo
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available999

See the full school list on each profile: Bethungra · Illabo

Transport

BethungraIllabo
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)21.6 km15.9 km

Liveability

BethungraIllabo
Summer max temp31.5°C31.5°C
Winter max temp13.0°C13.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)570570
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants10
Parks01
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)237.0 km241.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)324.3 km334.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)20.7 km16.2 km

Population & growth

BethungraIllabo
Population (2021)137132
Estimated 2025136131
Projected 2041156150
Annual growth rate-0.18%-0.19%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Bethungra or Illabo?

Illabo is more affordable, with a median house price of $89K versus $410K.

Which has better public transport, Bethungra or Illabo?

Bethungra and Illabo have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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