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Bumbalong vs Colinton

The verdict

Colinton is more affordable, with a median house price of $845K versus $1.00M in Bumbalong. Colinton rates higher for education (53 vs 0). Colinton is closer to the coast (86.7 km vs 94.1 km).

Scores

BumbalongColinton
BumbalongColinton
Overall824
Transport00
Education053
Liveability2222

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

Demographics

BumbalongColinton
Population3115
Median age5451
Median household income (wk)Data not available$2,100
Bachelor degree or higher0.0%32.9%
Born in Australia0.0%73.0%
Avg household sizeData not available2.3

Growth: Bumbalong Moderate Growth · Colinton Moderate Growth

Property

BumbalongColinton
Median house price$1.00M$845K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

BumbalongColinton
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k0870
Total incidents /100k (all)33,333870

Total incidents over time

Schools

BumbalongColinton
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Bumbalong · Colinton

Transport

BumbalongColinton
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)14.2 km11.3 km

Liveability

BumbalongColinton
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp10.0°C10.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)530530
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)94.1 km86.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)289.9 km287.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)45.5 km42.6 km

Population & growth

BumbalongColinton
Population (2021)3115
Estimated 20253119
Projected 20413129
Annual growth rate0.00%0.86%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Bumbalong or Colinton?

Colinton is more affordable, with a median house price of $845K versus $1.00M.

Which has better public transport, Bumbalong or Colinton?

Bumbalong and Colinton have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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