Culburra Beach vs Greenwell Point
The verdict
Greenwell Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $761K versus $1.05M in Culburra Beach. Culburra Beach rates higher for education (43 vs 33). Culburra Beach is closer to the coast (1.5 km vs 3.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Greenwell Point rates higher (89 vs 58/100 in Culburra Beach).
Scores
| Culburra Beach | Greenwell Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 21 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 43 | 33 |
| Liveability | 41 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Culburra Beach | Greenwell Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,946 | 1,245 |
| Median age | 54 | 58 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,247 | $1,096 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.5% | 16.9% |
| Born in Australia | 84.7% | 81.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Culburra Beach Moderate Growth · Greenwell Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Culburra Beach | Greenwell Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.05M | $761K |
| Median unit price | $793K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 39.9% | -19.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Culburra Beach | Greenwell Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 89 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 170 | 161 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 136 | 80 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 611 | 321 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,073 | 3,775 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Culburra Beach | Greenwell Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 938 |
See the full school list on each profile: Culburra Beach · Greenwell Point
Transport
| Culburra Beach | Greenwell Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 15.3 km | 12.7 km |
Liveability
| Culburra Beach | Greenwell Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.5 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 124.5 km | 123.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.7 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.7 km | 13.2 km |
Population & growth
| Culburra Beach | Greenwell Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,946 | 1,245 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,918 | 1,233 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,319 | 1,403 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.24% | -0.24% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Culburra Beach or Greenwell Point?
Greenwell Point has the higher residential safety score (Culburra Beach 58/100 vs Greenwell Point 89/100).
Which is more affordable, Culburra Beach or Greenwell Point?
Greenwell Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $761K versus $1.05M.
Which has better schools, Culburra Beach or Greenwell Point?
Greenwell Point has a higher average school ICSEA (Culburra Beach 937 vs Greenwell Point 938; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Culburra Beach or Greenwell Point?
Culburra Beach and Greenwell Point have similar transport scores.
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