Bungawalbin vs Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)
The verdict
Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $608K versus $730K in Bungawalbin. Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) is closer to the coast (13.6 km vs 22.0 km).
Scores
| Bungawalbin | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 10 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 22 | 20 |
| Liveability | 10 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bungawalbin | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 138 | 357 |
| Median age | 46 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,050 | $1,833 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.8% | 16.7% |
| Born in Australia | 59.4% | 79.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Bungawalbin Stable · Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) Stable
Property
| Bungawalbin | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $730K | $608K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $465 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 24 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bungawalbin | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 280 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 280 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 725 | 1,961 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bungawalbin | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bungawalbin · Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)
Transport
| Bungawalbin | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| 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) | 14.5 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Bungawalbin | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,050 | 1,300 |
| 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) | 22.0 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 562.6 km | 568.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 31.9 km | 30.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bungawalbin | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 138 | 357 |
| Estimated 2025 | 148 | 384 |
| Projected 2041 | 145 | 375 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.76% | 1.84% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bungawalbin or Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)?
Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $608K versus $730K.
Which has better public transport, Bungawalbin or Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)?
Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) has the higher transport score (Bungawalbin 0/100 vs Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) 35/100).
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