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Corrimal vs Russell Vale

The verdict

Corrimal is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.28M in Russell Vale. Corrimal rates higher for transport (83 vs 58). On the separate residential safety score, Russell Vale rates higher (76 vs 51/100 in Corrimal).

Scores

CorrimalRussell Vale
CorrimalRussell Vale
Overall7263
Transport8358
Education5957
Liveability7273

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

Demographics

CorrimalRussell Vale
Population6,9721,593
Median age4139
Median household income (wk)$1,508$1,715
Bachelor degree or higher33.9%29.8%
Born in Australia78.2%87.0%
Avg household size2.32.7

Growth: Corrimal High Growth · Russell Vale Moderate Growth

Property

CorrimalRussell Vale
Median house price$1.23M$1.28M
Median unit price$796K$906K
House price YoY6.8%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$700$860
Rental yield (house)2.9%Data not available
Days on market (house)4154

Median price history

Safety

CorrimalRussell Vale
Residential safety score5176
Break & enter dwelling /100k34463
Motor vehicle theft /100k115188
Domestic assault /100k387188
Total incidents /100k (all)8,3485,650

Total incidents over time

Schools

CorrimalRussell Vale
Total schools31
Government11
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,0301,036

See the full school list on each profile: Corrimal · Russell Vale

Transport

CorrimalRussell Vale
Transport score8358
Train stations00
Bus stops436
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)1.4 km1.6 km

Liveability

CorrimalRussell Vale
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp17.5°C17.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,2501,250
Supermarkets20
Cafes & restaurants10
Parks103
Playgrounds42
Swimming pools3Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)2.7 km2.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)62.2 km60.8 km
Nearest beach (km)2.7 km2.2 km
Nearest hospital (km)3.8 km2.4 km

Population & growth

CorrimalRussell Vale
Population (2021)6,9721,593
Estimated 20257,2691,608
Projected 20419,8301,855
Annual growth rate1.05%0.23%

Common questions

Which is safer, Corrimal or Russell Vale?

Russell Vale has the higher residential safety score (Corrimal 51/100 vs Russell Vale 76/100).

Which is more affordable, Corrimal or Russell Vale?

Corrimal is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.28M.

Which has better schools, Corrimal or Russell Vale?

Russell Vale has a higher average school ICSEA (Corrimal 1030 vs Russell Vale 1036; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Corrimal or Russell Vale?

Corrimal has the higher transport score (Corrimal 83/100 vs Russell Vale 58/100).

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Data sources

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