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Collendina vs Mulwala

The verdict

Mulwala is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $1.45M in Collendina. Mulwala rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Mulwala is closer to the coast (234.5 km vs 236.6 km).

Scores

CollendinaMulwala
CollendinaMulwala
Overall1344
Transport064
Education3133
Liveability1033

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

CollendinaMulwala
Population1092,557
Median age5053
Median household income (wk)$1,625$1,185
Bachelor degree or higher19.2%15.2%
Born in Australia85.3%83.3%
Avg household size2.62.3

Growth: Collendina Moderate Growth · Mulwala Moderate Growth

Property

CollendinaMulwala
Median house price$1.45M$650K
Median unit priceData not available$540K
House price YoYData not available-27.3%
Median rent — house (wk)$470$555
Rental yield (house)Data not available6.0%
Days on market (house)Data not available41

Median price history

Safety

CollendinaMulwala
Residential safety score77
Break & enter dwelling /100k0117
Motor vehicle theft /100k0352
Domestic assault /100k917235
Total incidents /100k (all)2,7525,084

Total incidents over time

Schools

CollendinaMulwala
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available974

See the full school list on each profile: Collendina · Mulwala

Transport

CollendinaMulwala
Transport score064
Train stations01
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)15.5 km8.2 km

Liveability

CollendinaMulwala
Summer max temp31.0°C31.0°C
Winter max temp13.0°C13.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)700700
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants02
Parks07
PlaygroundsData not available7
Swimming poolsData not available2
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)236.6 km234.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)510.9 km522.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)42.9 km36.0 km

Population & growth

CollendinaMulwala
Population (2021)1092,557
Estimated 20251162,710
Projected 20411313,063
Annual growth rate1.57%1.46%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Collendina or Mulwala?

Mulwala is more affordable, with a median house price of $650K versus $1.45M.

Which has better public transport, Collendina or Mulwala?

Mulwala has the higher transport score (Collendina 0/100 vs Mulwala 64/100).

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Data sources

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