Coraki vs Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)
The verdict
Coraki is more affordable, with a median house price of $496K versus $608K in Swan Bay (Richmond Valley). Coraki rates higher for liveability (29 vs 16). Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) is closer to the coast (13.6 km vs 18.0 km).
Scores
| Coraki | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 14 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 12 | 20 |
| Liveability | 29 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coraki | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,373 | 357 |
| Median age | 46 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,072 | $1,833 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.4% | 16.7% |
| Born in Australia | 78.6% | 79.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Coraki Stable · Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) Stable
Property
| Coraki | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $496K | $608K |
| Median unit price | $315K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | 24 |
Median price history
Safety
| Coraki | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,165 | 280 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 655 | 280 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,238 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,309 | 1,961 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coraki | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 830 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Coraki · Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)
Transport
| Coraki | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 11.4 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Coraki | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 6 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.0 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 577.3 km | 568.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.4 km | 30.2 km |
Population & growth
| Coraki | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,373 | 357 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,422 | 384 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,409 | 375 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.88% | 1.84% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Coraki or Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)?
Coraki is more affordable, with a median house price of $496K versus $608K.
Which has better public transport, Coraki or Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)?
Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) has the higher transport score (Coraki 0/100 vs Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) 35/100).
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