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Bunyan vs Chakola

The verdict

Chakola is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $862K in Bunyan. Bunyan rates higher for education (52 vs 12). Chakola is closer to the coast (82.6 km vs 85.3 km).

Scores

BunyanChakola
BunyanChakola
Overall2311
Transport00
Education5212
Liveability2222

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

Demographics

BunyanChakola
Population19288
Median age4846
Median household income (wk)$2,050$2,249
Bachelor degree or higher35.8%7.5%
Born in Australia87.0%81.8%
Avg household size2.72.8

Growth: Bunyan Moderate Growth · Chakola Moderate Growth

Property

BunyanChakola
Median house price$862K$798K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$550$550
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

BunyanChakola
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)1,0421,136

Total incidents over time

Schools

BunyanChakola
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Bunyan · Chakola

Transport

BunyanChakola
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)9.9 km14.3 km

Liveability

BunyanChakola
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)85.3 km82.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)314.1 km304.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)10.6 km19.9 km

Population & growth

BunyanChakola
Population (2021)19288
Estimated 202519891
Projected 204121599
Annual growth rate0.77%0.84%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Bunyan or Chakola?

Chakola is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $862K.

Which has better public transport, Bunyan or Chakola?

Bunyan and Chakola have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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