Doonbah vs Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)
The verdict
Doonbah rates higher for education (39 vs 20). Doonbah is closer to the coast (5.5 km vs 13.6 km).
Scores
DoonbahSwan Bay (Richmond Valley)
| Doonbah | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 24 |
| Transport | 35 | 35 |
| Education | 39 | 20 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Doonbah | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 298 | 357 |
| Median age | 68 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $876 | $1,833 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.6% | 16.7% |
| Born in Australia | 79.9% | 79.3% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Doonbah Stable · Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) Stable
Property
| Doonbah | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $562K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $625 | $540 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| Doonbah | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 336 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 671 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Doonbah | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Doonbah · Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)
Transport
| Doonbah | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Doonbah | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.5 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 570.6 km | 568.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.7 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 30.9 km | 30.2 km |
Population & growth
| Doonbah | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 298 | 357 |
| Estimated 2025 | 320 | 384 |
| Projected 2041 | 313 | 375 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.80% | 1.84% |
Common questions
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