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Bungawalbin vs Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)

The verdict

Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $562K versus $618K 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

BungawalbinSwan Bay (Richmond Valley)
BungawalbinSwan Bay (Richmond Valley)
Overall1024
Transport035
Education2220
Liveability1016

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

Demographics

BungawalbinSwan Bay (Richmond Valley)
Population138357
Median age4643
Median household income (wk)$1,050$1,833
Bachelor degree or higher13.8%16.7%
Born in Australia59.4%79.3%
Avg household size2.62.9

Growth: Bungawalbin Stable · Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) Stable

Property

BungawalbinSwan Bay (Richmond Valley)
Median house price$618K$562K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$425$540
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)2426

Median price history

Safety

BungawalbinSwan Bay (Richmond Valley)
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k0Data not available
Domestic assault /100k0Data not available
Total incidents /100k (all)725Data not available

Total incidents over time

Schools

BungawalbinSwan Bay (Richmond Valley)
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Bungawalbin · Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)

Transport

BungawalbinSwan Bay (Richmond Valley)
Transport score035
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)14.5 km5.0 km

Liveability

BungawalbinSwan Bay (Richmond Valley)
Summer max temp31.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp21.0°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,0501,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)22.0 km13.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)562.6 km568.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)31.9 km30.2 km

Population & growth

BungawalbinSwan Bay (Richmond Valley)
Population (2021)138357
Estimated 2025148384
Projected 2041145375
Annual growth rate1.76%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 $562K versus $618K.

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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