Black Head vs Tuncurry
The verdict
Tuncurry is more affordable, with a median house price of $821K versus $1.01M in Black Head. Black Head rates higher for education (53 vs 31). Tuncurry rates higher for liveability (50 vs 31). Black Head is closer to the coast (850 m vs 1.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Black Head rates higher (90 vs 43/100 in Tuncurry).
Scores
| Black Head | Tuncurry | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 27 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 53 | 31 |
| Liveability | 31 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Black Head | Tuncurry | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 972 | 6,376 |
| Median age | 65 | 62 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,053 | $854 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.1% | 14.4% |
| Born in Australia | 80.7% | 83.5% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 1.9 |
Growth: Black Head Moderate Growth · Tuncurry Moderate Growth
Property
| Black Head | Tuncurry | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $821K |
| Median unit price | $629K | $576K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 2.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Black Head | Tuncurry | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 103 | 251 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 103 | 157 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 412 | 847 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,218 | 6,179 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Black Head | Tuncurry | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 956 |
See the full school list on each profile: Black Head · Tuncurry
Transport
| Black Head | Tuncurry | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 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) | 19.9 km | 24.4 km |
Liveability
| Black Head | Tuncurry | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 2 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 850 m | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 235.5 km | 224.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.1 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.6 km | 28.1 km |
Population & growth
| Black Head | Tuncurry | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 972 | 6,376 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,052 | 6,276 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,127 | 7,039 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.00% | -0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Black Head or Tuncurry?
Black Head has the higher residential safety score (Black Head 90/100 vs Tuncurry 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Black Head or Tuncurry?
Tuncurry is more affordable, with a median house price of $821K versus $1.01M.
Which has better public transport, Black Head or Tuncurry?
Black Head and Tuncurry have similar transport scores.
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