Brooms Head vs Gulmarrad
The verdict
Gulmarrad is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.35M in Brooms Head. Brooms Head rates higher for education (47 vs 38). Brooms Head is closer to the coast (3.8 km vs 12.8 km).
Scores
Brooms HeadGulmarrad
| Brooms Head | Gulmarrad | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 17 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 47 | 38 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brooms Head | Gulmarrad | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 271 | 1,950 |
| Median age | 59 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $823 | $1,302 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.6% | 23.7% |
| Born in Australia | 86.3% | 86.3% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Brooms Head Stable · Gulmarrad Stable
Property
| Brooms Head | Gulmarrad | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.35M | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -0.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Brooms Head | Gulmarrad | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 103 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 103 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 51 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,428 | 872 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brooms Head | Gulmarrad | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 977 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brooms Head · Gulmarrad
Transport
| Brooms Head | Gulmarrad | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 15.4 km | 5.8 km |
Liveability
| Brooms Head | Gulmarrad | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 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) | 3.8 km | 12.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 512.4 km | 522.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.9 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.4 km | 5.7 km |
Population & growth
| Brooms Head | Gulmarrad | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 271 | 1,950 |
| Estimated 2025 | 288 | 2,070 |
| Projected 2041 | 284 | 2,046 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.53% | 1.50% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Brooms Head or Gulmarrad?
Gulmarrad is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.35M.
Which has better public transport, Brooms Head or Gulmarrad?
Brooms Head and Gulmarrad have similar transport scores.
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