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Buckra Bendinni vs South Arm (Nambucca Valley)

The verdict

South Arm (Nambucca Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $818K versus $930K in Buckra Bendinni. South Arm (Nambucca Valley) rates higher for education (33 vs 23). South Arm (Nambucca Valley) is closer to the coast (23.8 km vs 29.3 km).

Scores

Buckra BendinniSouth Arm (Nambucca Valley)
Buckra BendinniSouth Arm (Nambucca Valley)
Overall1518
Transport00
Education2333
Liveability2222

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

Demographics

Buckra BendinniSouth Arm (Nambucca Valley)
Population123311
Median age4849
Median household income (wk)$1,031$900
Bachelor degree or higher14.3%20.8%
Born in Australia82.1%78.5%
Avg household size2.42.5

Growth: Buckra Bendinni Stable · South Arm (Nambucca Valley) Stable

Property

Buckra BendinniSouth Arm (Nambucca Valley)
Median house price$930K$818K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$525$525
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Buckra BendinniSouth Arm (Nambucca Valley)
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k0Data not available
Domestic assault /100k1,626Data not available
Total incidents /100k (all)9,756Data not available

Total incidents over time

Schools

Buckra BendinniSouth Arm (Nambucca Valley)
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Buckra Bendinni · South Arm (Nambucca Valley)

Transport

Buckra BendinniSouth Arm (Nambucca Valley)
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)22.3 km16.6 km

Liveability

Buckra BendinniSouth Arm (Nambucca Valley)
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,7001,700
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)29.3 km23.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)384.9 km382.3 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)24.7 km19.4 km

Population & growth

Buckra BendinniSouth Arm (Nambucca Valley)
Population (2021)123311
Estimated 2025130329
Projected 2041129325
Annual growth rate1.39%1.42%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Buckra Bendinni or South Arm (Nambucca Valley)?

South Arm (Nambucca Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $818K versus $930K.

Which has better public transport, Buckra Bendinni or South Arm (Nambucca Valley)?

Buckra Bendinni and South Arm (Nambucca Valley) have similar transport scores.

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