Cundletown vs Taree
The verdict
Taree is more affordable, with a median house price of $581K versus $593K in Cundletown. Taree rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Cundletown is closer to the coast (11.1 km vs 16.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cundletown rates higher (84 vs 13/100 in Taree).
Scores
| Cundletown | Taree | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 53 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 24 | 26 |
| Liveability | 27 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cundletown | Taree | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,050 | 16,715 |
| Median age | 46 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,305 | $968 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 17.5% |
| Born in Australia | 87.8% | 82.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Cundletown Stable · Taree Stable
Property
| Cundletown | Taree | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $593K | $581K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $386K |
| House price YoY | 6.9% | 15.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cundletown | Taree | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 13 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 146 | 586 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 195 | 233 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 293 | 1,394 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,902 | 13,904 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cundletown | Taree | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 10 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 886 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cundletown · Taree
Transport
| Cundletown | Taree | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| 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) | 6.5 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Cundletown | Taree | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 3 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.1 km | 16.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 253.1 km | 249.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.8 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Cundletown | Taree | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,050 | 16,715 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,063 | 16,822 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,131 | 17,375 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cundletown or Taree?
Cundletown has the higher residential safety score (Cundletown 84/100 vs Taree 13/100).
Which is more affordable, Cundletown or Taree?
Taree is more affordable, with a median house price of $581K versus $593K.
Which has better schools, Cundletown or Taree?
Cundletown has a higher average school ICSEA (Cundletown 964 vs Taree 886; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cundletown or Taree?
Taree has the higher transport score (Cundletown 0/100 vs Taree 64/100).
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