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Dirty Creek vs Upper Corindi

The verdict

Dirty Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $396K versus $870K in Upper Corindi. Upper Corindi rates higher for education (40 vs 33).

Scores

Dirty CreekUpper Corindi
Dirty CreekUpper Corindi
Overall1820
Transport00
Education3340
Liveability2222

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

Demographics

Dirty CreekUpper Corindi
Population106158
Median age3251
Median household income (wk)$1,125$1,267
Bachelor degree or higher18.4%20.5%
Born in Australia71.7%78.5%
Avg household size2.92.5

Growth: Dirty Creek Moderate Growth · Upper Corindi Moderate Growth

Property

Dirty CreekUpper Corindi
Median house price$396K$870K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$700$700
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Dirty CreekUpper Corindi
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0633
Motor vehicle theft /100k3,7741,266
Domestic assault /100k03,165
Total incidents /100k (all)11,32117,722

Total incidents over time

Schools

Dirty CreekUpper Corindi
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Dirty Creek · Upper Corindi

Transport

Dirty CreekUpper Corindi
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)35.1 km28.5 km

Liveability

Dirty CreekUpper Corindi
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,7001,700
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)6.8 km7.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)468.6 km461.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not available8.4 km
Nearest hospital (km)36.7 km29.9 km

Population & growth

Dirty CreekUpper Corindi
Population (2021)106158
Estimated 2025112166
Projected 2041118177
Annual growth rate1.39%1.24%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Dirty Creek or Upper Corindi?

Dirty Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $396K versus $870K.

Which has better public transport, Dirty Creek or Upper Corindi?

Dirty Creek and Upper Corindi have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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