Congarinni North vs Macksville
The verdict
Macksville is more affordable, with a median house price of $633K versus $953K in Congarinni North. Macksville rates higher for transport (82 vs 35). Macksville is closer to the coast (6.8 km vs 10.4 km).
Scores
Congarinni NorthMacksville
| Congarinni North | Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 57 |
| Transport | 35 | 82 |
| Education | 27 | 34 |
| Liveability | 22 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Congarinni North | Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 394 | 2,782 |
| Median age | 49 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,239 | $944 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.5% | 18.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.7% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Congarinni North Stable · Macksville Moderate Growth
Property
| Congarinni North | Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $953K | $633K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $370K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 10.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Congarinni North | Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 254 | 324 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 324 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 683 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,553 | 14,306 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Congarinni North | Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 948 |
See the full school list on each profile: Congarinni North · Macksville
Transport
| Congarinni North | Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 82 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| 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) | 4.0 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Congarinni North | Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 12 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.4 km | 6.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 388.2 km | 385.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Congarinni North | Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 394 | 2,782 |
| Estimated 2025 | 417 | 2,892 |
| Projected 2041 | 412 | 3,076 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.43% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Congarinni North or Macksville?
Macksville is more affordable, with a median house price of $633K versus $953K.
Which has better public transport, Congarinni North or Macksville?
Macksville has the higher transport score (Congarinni North 35/100 vs Macksville 82/100).
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