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Bourkelands vs Tolland

The verdict

Tolland is more affordable, with a median house price of $575K versus $735K in Bourkelands. Bourkelands rates higher for education (52 vs 39). Tolland rates higher for liveability (66 vs 59). On the separate residential safety score, Bourkelands rates higher (69 vs 27/100 in Tolland).

Scores

BourkelandsTolland
BourkelandsTolland
Overall4947
Transport3535
Education5239
Liveability5966

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

Demographics

BourkelandsTolland
Population3,1133,459
Median age3534
Median household income (wk)$2,203$1,207
Bachelor degree or higher38.6%22.3%
Born in Australia81.8%75.3%
Avg household size2.82.5

Growth: Bourkelands Moderate Growth · Tolland Moderate Growth

Property

BourkelandsTolland
Median house price$735K$575K
Median unit price$545K$275K
House price YoY-1.9%20.8%
Median rent — house (wk)$550$550
Rental yield (house)3.7%4.5%
Days on market (house)3231

Median price history

Safety

BourkelandsTolland
Residential safety score6927
Break & enter dwelling /100k257463
Motor vehicle theft /100k128116
Domestic assault /100k3531,012
Total incidents /100k (all)2,44113,761

Total incidents over time

Schools

BourkelandsTolland
Total schools03
Government02
Independent01
Average ICSEAData not available877

See the full school list on each profile: Bourkelands · Tolland

Transport

BourkelandsTolland
Transport score3535
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)4.4 km3.1 km

Liveability

BourkelandsTolland
Summer max temp31.5°C31.5°C
Winter max temp13.0°C13.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)570570
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks44
PlaygroundsData not available3
Swimming pools306
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)263.9 km263.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)381.3 km380.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)4.2 km3.0 km

Population & growth

BourkelandsTolland
Population (2021)3,1133,459
Estimated 20253,1903,545
Projected 20413,4663,851
Annual growth rate0.61%0.62%

Common questions

Which is safer, Bourkelands or Tolland?

Bourkelands has the higher residential safety score (Bourkelands 69/100 vs Tolland 27/100).

Which is more affordable, Bourkelands or Tolland?

Tolland is more affordable, with a median house price of $575K versus $735K.

Which has better public transport, Bourkelands or Tolland?

Bourkelands and Tolland have similar transport scores.

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