Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) vs Wardell
The verdict
Wardell rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) is closer to the coast (2.7 km vs 5.1 km).
Scores
Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina)Wardell
| Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) | Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 35 |
| Transport | 35 | 64 |
| 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) | Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 89 | 830 |
| Median age | 21 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $850 | $1,254 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 18.1% |
| Born in Australia | 82.0% | 81.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) Moderate Growth · Wardell Moderate Growth
Property
| Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) | Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $910K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $557K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) | Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 17 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 602 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 602 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 602 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 0 | 12,169 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) | Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 823 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) · Wardell
Transport
| Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) | Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) | 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 | 1 |
| 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 | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 584.4 km | 586.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 8.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.8 km | 15.0 km |
Population & growth
| Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) | Wardell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 89 | 830 |
| Estimated 2025 | 94 | 879 |
| Projected 2041 | 99 | 925 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.38% | 1.44% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) or Wardell?
Wardell has the higher transport score (Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina) 35/100 vs Wardell 64/100).
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