Broadwater (Richmond Valley) vs Evans Head
The verdict
Broadwater (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $725K versus $1.30M in Evans Head. Evans Head rates higher for liveability (39 vs 22). Evans Head is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 2.5 km).
Scores
| Broadwater (Richmond Valley) | Evans Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 48 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 36 | 39 |
| Liveability | 22 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Broadwater (Richmond Valley) | Evans Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 670 | 2,907 |
| Median age | 50 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,071 | $1,086 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.0% | 25.8% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 83.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Broadwater (Richmond Valley) Stable · Evans Head Stable
Property
| Broadwater (Richmond Valley) | Evans Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $725K | $1.30M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $762K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Broadwater (Richmond Valley) | Evans Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 34 | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 448 | 482 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 448 | 275 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 149 | 585 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,522 | 5,917 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broadwater (Richmond Valley) | Evans Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 955 |
See the full school list on each profile: Broadwater (Richmond Valley) · Evans Head
Transport
| Broadwater (Richmond Valley) | Evans Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| 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) | 3.0 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Broadwater (Richmond Valley) | Evans Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 3 |
| Parks | 1 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 577.6 km | 569.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.0 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 23.4 km | 31.1 km |
Population & growth
| Broadwater (Richmond Valley) | Evans Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 670 | 2,907 |
| Estimated 2025 | 720 | 3,126 |
| Projected 2041 | 703 | 3,052 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.82% | 1.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Broadwater (Richmond Valley) or Evans Head?
Evans Head has the higher residential safety score (Broadwater (Richmond Valley) 34/100 vs Evans Head 37/100).
Which is more affordable, Broadwater (Richmond Valley) or Evans Head?
Broadwater (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $725K versus $1.30M.
Which has better schools, Broadwater (Richmond Valley) or Evans Head?
Broadwater (Richmond Valley) has a higher average school ICSEA (Broadwater (Richmond Valley) 979 vs Evans Head 955; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Broadwater (Richmond Valley) or Evans Head?
Broadwater (Richmond Valley) and Evans Head have similar transport scores.
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