Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) vs East Wardell
The verdict
East Wardell rates higher for education (24 vs 9).
Scores
Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina)East Wardell
| Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) | East Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 29 |
| Transport | 35 | 46 |
| Education | 9 | 24 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) | East Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 89 | 312 |
| Median age | 21 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $850 | $1,550 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 18.3% |
| Born in Australia | 82.0% | 84.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) Moderate Growth · East Wardell Moderate Growth
Property
| Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) | East Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $810K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $765 | $765 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 16 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) | East Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 641 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 321 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 2,564 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 11,218 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) | East Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) · East Wardell
Transport
| Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) | East Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 46 |
| 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) | 3.5 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) | East Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.7 km | 1.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 584.4 km | 586.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 7.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.8 km | 13.9 km |
Population & growth
| Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) | East Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 89 | 312 |
| Estimated 2025 | 94 | 330 |
| Projected 2041 | 99 | 348 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.38% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) or East Wardell?
East Wardell has the higher transport score (Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) 35/100 vs East Wardell 46/100).
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