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Broadwater (Richmond Valley) vs Doonbah

The verdict

Broadwater (Richmond Valley) rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). Broadwater (Richmond Valley) is closer to the coast (2.5 km vs 5.5 km).

Scores

Broadwater (Richmond Valley)Doonbah
Broadwater (Richmond Valley)Doonbah
Overall4130
Transport6435
Education3639
Liveability2216

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

Demographics

Broadwater (Richmond Valley)Doonbah
Population670298
Median age5068
Median household income (wk)$1,071$876
Bachelor degree or higher20.0%25.6%
Born in Australia81.0%79.9%
Avg household size2.22

Growth: Broadwater (Richmond Valley) Stable · Doonbah Stable

Property

Broadwater (Richmond Valley)Doonbah
Median house price$652KData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$642$625
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)37Data not available

Median price history

Safety

Broadwater (Richmond Valley)Doonbah
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available336
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available0
Domestic assault /100kData not available0
Total incidents /100k (all)Data not available671

Total incidents over time

Schools

Broadwater (Richmond Valley)Doonbah
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA999Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Broadwater (Richmond Valley) · Doonbah

Transport

Broadwater (Richmond Valley)Doonbah
Transport score6435
Train stations10
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)3.0 km3.5 km

Liveability

Broadwater (Richmond Valley)Doonbah
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants30
Parks10
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)2.5 km5.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)577.6 km570.6 km
Nearest beach (km)3.0 km6.7 km
Nearest hospital (km)23.4 km30.9 km

Population & growth

Broadwater (Richmond Valley)Doonbah
Population (2021)670298
Estimated 2025720320
Projected 2041703313
Annual growth rate1.82%1.80%

Common questions

Which has better public transport, Broadwater (Richmond Valley) or Doonbah?

Broadwater (Richmond Valley) has the higher transport score (Broadwater (Richmond Valley) 64/100 vs Doonbah 35/100).

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