Buff Point vs Noraville
The verdict
Buff Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $830K versus $909K in Noraville. Noraville is closer to the coast (770 m vs 3.4 km).
Scores
Buff PointNoraville
| Buff Point | Noraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 46 |
| Transport | 46 | 46 |
| Education | 33 | 37 |
| Liveability | 53 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Buff Point | Noraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,559 | 3,001 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,323 | $1,480 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.5% | 23.9% |
| Born in Australia | 85.7% | 85.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Buff Point Stable · Noraville Moderate Growth
Property
| Buff Point | Noraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $830K | $909K |
| Median unit price | $544K | $589K |
| House price YoY | -1.2% | 8.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Buff Point | Noraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 169 | 267 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 28 | 67 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 955 | 533 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,816 | 4,832 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Buff Point | Noraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 965 |
See the full school list on each profile: Buff Point · Noraville
Transport
| Buff Point | Noraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 245 | 235 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.0 km | 10.2 km |
Liveability
| Buff Point | Noraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 770 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 77.8 km | 74.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.4 km | 760 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Buff Point | Noraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,559 | 3,001 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,658 | 2,981 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,747 | 3,312 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.69% | -0.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Buff Point or Noraville?
Buff Point has the higher residential safety score (Buff Point 57/100 vs Noraville 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Buff Point or Noraville?
Buff Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $830K versus $909K.
Which has better public transport, Buff Point or Noraville?
Buff Point and Noraville have similar transport scores.
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs
Buff Point
vs