Doonbah vs Evans Head
The verdict
Evans Head rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). Evans Head is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 5.5 km).
Scores
DoonbahEvans Head
| Doonbah | Evans Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 48 |
| Transport | 35 | 64 |
| Education | 39 | 39 |
| Liveability | 16 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Doonbah | Evans Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 298 | 2,907 |
| Median age | 68 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $876 | $1,086 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.6% | 25.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.9% | 83.4% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Doonbah Stable · Evans Head Stable
Property
| Doonbah | Evans Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.30M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $762K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Doonbah | Evans Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 336 | 482 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 275 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 585 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 671 | 5,917 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Doonbah | Evans Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 955 |
See the full school list on each profile: Doonbah · Evans Head
Transport
| Doonbah | Evans Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| 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) | 3.5 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Doonbah | Evans Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.5 km | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 570.6 km | 569.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.7 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 30.9 km | 31.1 km |
Population & growth
| Doonbah | Evans Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 298 | 2,907 |
| Estimated 2025 | 320 | 3,126 |
| Projected 2041 | 313 | 3,052 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.80% | 1.83% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Doonbah or Evans Head?
Evans Head has the higher transport score (Doonbah 35/100 vs Evans Head 64/100).
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