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Darawank vs Tuncurry

The verdict

Tuncurry is more affordable, with a median house price of $790K versus $1.27M in Darawank. Darawank rates higher for education (38 vs 31). Tuncurry rates higher for liveability (50 vs 22).

Scores

DarawankTuncurry
DarawankTuncurry
Overall1927
Transport00
Education3831
Liveability2250

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

Demographics

DarawankTuncurry
Population4516,376
Median age5262
Median household income (wk)$1,285$854
Bachelor degree or higher20.5%14.4%
Born in Australia79.2%83.5%
Avg household size2.61.9

Growth: Darawank Stable · Tuncurry Moderate Growth

Property

DarawankTuncurry
Median house price$1.27M$790K
Median unit priceData not available$556K
House price YoYData not available2.6%
Median rent — house (wk)$630$630
Rental yield (house)Data not available4.1%
Days on market (house)4239

Median price history

Safety

DarawankTuncurry
Residential safety score43
Break & enter dwelling /100k0251
Motor vehicle theft /100k0157
Domestic assault /100k887847
Total incidents /100k (all)3,1047,262

Total incidents over time

Schools

DarawankTuncurry
Total schools04
Government03
Independent01
Average ICSEAData not available959

See the full school list on each profile: Darawank · Tuncurry

Transport

DarawankTuncurry
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)22.3 km24.4 km

Liveability

DarawankTuncurry
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp18.5°C18.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants04
Parks15
PlaygroundsData not available4
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)2.1 km1.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)230.7 km224.7 km
Nearest beach (km)2.8 km2.5 km
Nearest hospital (km)21.9 km28.1 km

Population & growth

DarawankTuncurry
Population (2021)4516,376
Estimated 20254806,276
Projected 20414747,039
Annual growth rate1.57%-0.39%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Darawank or Tuncurry?

Tuncurry is more affordable, with a median house price of $790K versus $1.27M.

Which has better public transport, Darawank or Tuncurry?

Darawank and Tuncurry have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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