Bora Ridge vs Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)
The verdict
Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $608K versus $775K in Bora Ridge. Bora Ridge rates higher for education (55 vs 20). Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) is closer to the coast (13.6 km vs 22.3 km).
Scores
| Bora Ridge | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 55 | 20 |
| Liveability | 10 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bora Ridge | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 107 | 357 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,292 | $1,833 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.1% | 16.7% |
| Born in Australia | 77.6% | 79.3% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Bora Ridge Stable · Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) Stable
Property
| Bora Ridge | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $775K | $608K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 24 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bora Ridge | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 280 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 280 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,673 | 1,961 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bora Ridge | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bora Ridge · Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)
Transport
| Bora Ridge | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| 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) | 13.5 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Bora Ridge | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,050 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.3 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 567.2 km | 568.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 28.1 km | 30.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bora Ridge | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 107 | 357 |
| Estimated 2025 | 111 | 384 |
| Projected 2041 | 110 | 375 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.92% | 1.84% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bora Ridge or Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)?
Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $608K versus $775K.
Which has better public transport, Bora Ridge or Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)?
Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) has the higher transport score (Bora Ridge 0/100 vs Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) 35/100).
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