Corrimal vs Russell Vale
The verdict
Corrimal is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.43M in Russell Vale. Corrimal rates higher for transport (83 vs 58). Russell Vale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (162 vs 165 min). On the separate residential safety score, Russell Vale rates higher (76 vs 51/100 in Corrimal).
Scores
| Corrimal | Russell Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 63 |
| Transport | 83 | 58 |
| Education | 59 | 57 |
| Liveability | 72 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Corrimal | Russell Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,972 | 1,593 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,508 | $1,715 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.9% | 29.8% |
| Born in Australia | 78.2% | 87.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Corrimal High Growth · Russell Vale Moderate Growth
Property
| Corrimal | Russell Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.26M | $1.43M |
| Median unit price | $759K | $906K |
| House price YoY | 18.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $975 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 69 | 84 |
Median price history
Safety
| Corrimal | Russell Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 344 | 63 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 115 | 188 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 387 | 188 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,125 | 5,022 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Corrimal | Russell Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,034 | 1,040 |
See the full school list on each profile: Corrimal · Russell Vale
Transport
| Corrimal | Russell Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 165 | 162 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Corrimal | Russell Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.7 km | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 62.2 km | 60.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.7 km | 2.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Corrimal | Russell Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,972 | 1,593 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,269 | 1,608 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,830 | 1,855 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 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 $1.26M versus $1.43M.
Which has better schools, Corrimal or Russell Vale?
Russell Vale has a higher average school ICSEA (Corrimal 1034 vs Russell Vale 1040; 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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