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Bowen Mountain vs Yarramundi

The verdict

Bowen Mountain is more affordable, with a median house price of $843K versus $2.11M in Yarramundi. Bowen Mountain rates higher for transport (23 vs 12). Yarramundi rates higher for liveability (19 vs 14). Yarramundi has a shorter estimated CBD commute (186 vs 202 min). On the separate residential safety score, Bowen Mountain rates higher (100 vs 92/100 in Yarramundi).

Scores

Bowen MountainYarramundi
Bowen MountainYarramundi
Overall2926
Transport2312
Education5452
Liveability1419

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

Demographics

Bowen MountainYarramundi
Population1,609829
Median age3541
Median household income (wk)$2,235$2,829
Bachelor degree or higher32.7%27.5%
Born in Australia83.3%85.5%
Avg household size2.93.3

Growth: Bowen Mountain Stable · Yarramundi Stable

Property

Bowen MountainYarramundi
Median house price$843K$2.11M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY4.9%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$650$650
Rental yield (house)3.6%Data not available
Days on market (house)3224

Median price history

Safety

Bowen MountainYarramundi
Residential safety score10092
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k124603
Total incidents /100k (all)1,9272,895

Total incidents over time

Schools

Bowen MountainYarramundi
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Bowen Mountain · Yarramundi

Transport

Bowen MountainYarramundi
Transport score2312
Train stations00
Bus stops222
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)202186
Nearest train station (km)12.4 km9.2 km

Liveability

Bowen MountainYarramundi
Summer max temp30.3°C30.2°C
Winter max temp17.8°C17.6°C
Annual rainfall (mm)800730
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks11
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming pools11
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)49.5 km48.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)63.4 km58.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)18.8 km14.9 km

Population & growth

Bowen MountainYarramundi
Population (2021)1,609829
Estimated 20251,624829
Projected 20411,717846
Annual growth rate0.23%0.00%

Common questions

Which is safer, Bowen Mountain or Yarramundi?

Bowen Mountain has the higher residential safety score (Bowen Mountain 100/100 vs Yarramundi 92/100).

Which is more affordable, Bowen Mountain or Yarramundi?

Bowen Mountain is more affordable, with a median house price of $843K versus $2.11M.

Which has better public transport, Bowen Mountain or Yarramundi?

Bowen Mountain has the higher transport score (Bowen Mountain 23/100 vs Yarramundi 12/100).

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Data sources

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