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Curlewis vs Milroy (Gunnedah)

The verdict

Curlewis is more affordable, with a median house price of $376K versus $3.90M in Milroy (Gunnedah). Curlewis rates higher for liveability (14 vs 7). Milroy (Gunnedah) rates higher for education (80 vs 15). Curlewis is closer to the coast (229.7 km vs 247.1 km).

Scores

CurlewisMilroy (Gunnedah)
CurlewisMilroy (Gunnedah)
Overall926
Transport00
Education1580
Liveability147

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

Demographics

CurlewisMilroy (Gunnedah)
Population77972
Median age4042
Median household income (wk)$1,403$2,250
Bachelor degree or higher18.2%50.0%
Born in Australia90.9%94.4%
Avg household size2.62.7

Growth: Curlewis Stable · Milroy (Gunnedah) Stable

Property

CurlewisMilroy (Gunnedah)
Median house price$376K$3.90M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$510$525
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

CurlewisMilroy (Gunnedah)
Residential safety score34
Break & enter dwelling /100k257Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k513Data not available
Domestic assault /100k770Data not available
Total incidents /100k (all)11,682Data not available

Total incidents over time

Schools

CurlewisMilroy (Gunnedah)
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA818Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Curlewis · Milroy (Gunnedah)

Transport

CurlewisMilroy (Gunnedah)
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)22.4 km13.9 km

Liveability

CurlewisMilroy (Gunnedah)
Summer max temp32.0°C32.0°C
Winter max temp16.5°C16.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)670670
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks60
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)229.7 km247.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)312.3 km322.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)22.0 km26.2 km

Population & growth

CurlewisMilroy (Gunnedah)
Population (2021)77972
Estimated 202581876
Projected 204179974
Annual growth rate1.23%1.36%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Curlewis or Milroy (Gunnedah)?

Curlewis is more affordable, with a median house price of $376K versus $3.90M.

Which has better public transport, Curlewis or Milroy (Gunnedah)?

Curlewis and Milroy (Gunnedah) have similar transport scores.

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