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Corndale vs Dorroughby

The verdict

Dorroughby is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.19M in Corndale. Corndale rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Dorroughby is closer to the coast (21.6 km vs 23.5 km).

Scores

CorndaleDorroughby
CorndaleDorroughby
Overall3725
Transport350
Education6466
Liveability1616

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

Demographics

CorndaleDorroughby
Population358158
Median age4953
Median household income (wk)$1,821$1,625
Bachelor degree or higher41.0%43.8%
Born in Australia76.3%74.7%
Avg household size2.72.4

Growth: Corndale Stable · Dorroughby Stable

Property

CorndaleDorroughby
Median house price$1.19M$1.13M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

CorndaleDorroughby
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0633
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)1,1173,165

Total incidents over time

Schools

CorndaleDorroughby
Total schools11
Government11
Independent00
Average ICSEA996Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Corndale · Dorroughby

Transport

CorndaleDorroughby
Transport score350
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)5.0 km9.3 km

Liveability

CorndaleDorroughby
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)23.5 km21.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)610.0 km614.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)13.4 km14.8 km

Population & growth

CorndaleDorroughby
Population (2021)358158
Estimated 2025367162
Projected 2041380168
Annual growth rate0.62%0.63%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Corndale or Dorroughby?

Dorroughby is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $1.19M.

Which has better public transport, Corndale or Dorroughby?

Corndale has the higher transport score (Corndale 35/100 vs Dorroughby 0/100).

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Data sources

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