Calderwood vs Tullimbar
The verdict
Tullimbar is more affordable, with a median house price of $890K versus $943K in Calderwood. Tullimbar rates higher for liveability (44 vs 29). Tullimbar is closer to the coast (11.1 km vs 12.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Tullimbar rates higher (80 vs 73/100 in Calderwood).
Scores
| Calderwood | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 39 |
| Transport | 23 | 26 |
| Education | 47 | 47 |
| Liveability | 29 | 44 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Calderwood | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,013 | 1,840 |
| Median age | 30 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,431 | $2,217 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.7% | 30.2% |
| Born in Australia | 84.9% | 84.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Growth: Calderwood High Growth · Tullimbar High Growth
Property
| Calderwood | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $943K | $890K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $852K |
| House price YoY | 13.0% | 9.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Calderwood | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 232 | 109 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 232 | 54 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 266 | 489 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,087 | 3,207 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Calderwood | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,061 | 1,010 |
See the full school list on each profile: Calderwood · Tullimbar
Transport
| Calderwood | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Calderwood | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 9 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.8 km | 11.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 88.0 km | 89.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.2 km | 9.3 km |
Population & growth
| Calderwood | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,013 | 1,840 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,727 | 2,276 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,832 | 2,951 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.46% | 5.46% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Calderwood or Tullimbar?
Tullimbar has the higher residential safety score (Calderwood 73/100 vs Tullimbar 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Calderwood or Tullimbar?
Tullimbar is more affordable, with a median house price of $890K versus $943K.
Which has better schools, Calderwood or Tullimbar?
Calderwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Calderwood 1061 vs Tullimbar 1010; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Calderwood or Tullimbar?
Tullimbar has the higher transport score (Calderwood 23/100 vs Tullimbar 26/100).
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