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Dalwood (Ballina) vs Rous

The verdict

Rous is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.51M versus $1.59M in Dalwood (Ballina). Rous rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Dalwood (Ballina) is closer to the coast (11.7 km vs 14.3 km).

Scores

Dalwood (Ballina)Rous
Dalwood (Ballina)Rous
Overall2236
Transport035
Education5461
Liveability1616

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

Demographics

Dalwood (Ballina)Rous
Population218230
Median age5048
Median household income (wk)$2,181$1,687
Bachelor degree or higher41.1%46.6%
Born in Australia83.5%76.1%
Avg household size2.62.8

Growth: Dalwood (Ballina) Moderate Growth · Rous Moderate Growth

Property

Dalwood (Ballina)Rous
Median house price$1.59M$1.51M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$765$765
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Dalwood (Ballina)Rous
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available0
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available0
Domestic assault /100kData not available0
Total incidents /100k (all)Data not available2,174

Total incidents over time

Schools

Dalwood (Ballina)Rous
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,028

See the full school list on each profile: Dalwood (Ballina) · Rous

Transport

Dalwood (Ballina)Rous
Transport score035
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)6.5 km4.0 km

Liveability

Dalwood (Ballina)Rous
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks01
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)11.7 km14.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)591.9 km594.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)15.1 km12.7 km

Population & growth

Dalwood (Ballina)Rous
Population (2021)218230
Estimated 2025231243
Projected 2041243256
Annual growth rate1.46%1.38%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Dalwood (Ballina) or Rous?

Rous is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.51M versus $1.59M.

Which has better public transport, Dalwood (Ballina) or Rous?

Rous has the higher transport score (Dalwood (Ballina) 0/100 vs Rous 35/100).

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