Calderwood vs Tongarra
The verdict
Tongarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $950K versus $1.02M in Calderwood. Calderwood rates higher for liveability (29 vs 22). Calderwood is closer to the coast (12.8 km vs 15.2 km).
Scores
CalderwoodTongarra
| Calderwood | Tongarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 27 |
| Transport | 23 | 17 |
| Education | 47 | 46 |
| Liveability | 29 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Calderwood | Tongarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,013 | 141 |
| Median age | 30 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,431 | $3,041 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.7% | 25.0% |
| Born in Australia | 84.9% | 84.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Growth: Calderwood High Growth · Tongarra High Growth
Property
| Calderwood | Tongarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $950K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 26.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Calderwood | Tongarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 232 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 232 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 266 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,954 | 1,418 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Calderwood | Tongarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,056 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Calderwood · Tongarra
Transport
| Calderwood | Tongarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 17 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 229 | 239 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 7.7 km |
Liveability
| Calderwood | Tongarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.8 km | 15.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 88.0 km | 91.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.2 km | 13.6 km |
Population & growth
| Calderwood | Tongarra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,013 | 141 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,727 | 174 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,832 | 226 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.46% | 5.40% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Calderwood or Tongarra?
Tongarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $950K versus $1.02M.
Which has better public transport, Calderwood or Tongarra?
Calderwood has the higher transport score (Calderwood 23/100 vs Tongarra 17/100).
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