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Cumbandry vs Gulgong

The verdict

Gulgong is more affordable, with a median house price of $577K versus $785K in Cumbandry. Gulgong rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Cumbandry is closer to the coast (191.7 km vs 197.3 km).

Scores

CumbandryGulgong
CumbandryGulgong
Overall641
Transport064
Education1325
Liveability731

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

Demographics

CumbandryGulgong
Population222,680
Median age2041
Median household income (wk)$3,250$1,371
Bachelor degree or higher0.0%14.9%
Born in Australia100.0%84.3%
Avg household size5.52.4

Growth: Cumbandry Moderate Growth · Gulgong Moderate Growth

Property

CumbandryGulgong
Median house price$785K$577K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not available-7.9%
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)Data not available4.4%
Days on market (house)Data not available30

Median price history

Safety

CumbandryGulgong
Residential safety score45
Break & enter dwelling /100k0187
Motor vehicle theft /100k037
Domestic assault /100k0970
Total incidents /100k (all)07,575

Total incidents over time

Schools

CumbandryGulgong
Total schools04
Government03
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available915

See the full school list on each profile: Cumbandry · Gulgong

Transport

CumbandryGulgong
Transport score064
Train stations02
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)7.0 km1.0 km

Liveability

CumbandryGulgong
Summer max temp32.5°C32.5°C
Winter max temp16.0°C16.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)580580
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants04
Parks09
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)191.7 km197.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)224.5 km229.3 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)8.0 km260 m

Population & growth

CumbandryGulgong
Population (2021)222,680
Estimated 2025232,780
Projected 2041242,964
Annual growth rate1.12%0.92%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Cumbandry or Gulgong?

Gulgong is more affordable, with a median house price of $577K versus $785K.

Which has better public transport, Cumbandry or Gulgong?

Gulgong has the higher transport score (Cumbandry 0/100 vs Gulgong 64/100).

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Data sources

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