Chilcotts Grass vs Goonellabah
The verdict
Goonellabah is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $1.07M in Chilcotts Grass. Chilcotts Grass rates higher for education (55 vs 48). Goonellabah rates higher for transport (73 vs 46). Chilcotts Grass is closer to the coast (21.1 km vs 22.9 km).
Scores
Chilcotts GrassGoonellabah
| Chilcotts Grass | Goonellabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 62 |
| Transport | 46 | 73 |
| Education | 55 | 48 |
| Liveability | 55 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chilcotts Grass | Goonellabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 237 | 13,351 |
| Median age | 50 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,143 | $1,318 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.6% | 31.0% |
| Born in Australia | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Chilcotts Grass Stable · Goonellabah Stable
Property
| Chilcotts Grass | Goonellabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.07M | $750K |
| Median unit price | $700K | $588K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 6.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 21 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chilcotts Grass | Goonellabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 36 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 422 | 412 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 422 | 217 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 809 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,954 | 7,453 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chilcotts Grass | Goonellabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 943 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chilcotts Grass · Goonellabah
Transport
| Chilcotts Grass | Goonellabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 73 |
| 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) | 2.4 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Chilcotts Grass | Goonellabah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 19 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.1 km | 22.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 596.0 km | 596.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Chilcotts Grass | Goonellabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 237 | 13,351 |
| Estimated 2025 | 247 | 13,913 |
| Projected 2041 | 256 | 14,426 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.04% | 1.04% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Chilcotts Grass or Goonellabah?
Goonellabah is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $1.07M.
Which has better public transport, Chilcotts Grass or Goonellabah?
Goonellabah has the higher transport score (Chilcotts Grass 46/100 vs Goonellabah 73/100).
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