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Dora Creek vs Eraring

The verdict

Dora Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $762K versus $1.86M in Eraring. Dora Creek rates higher for transport (85 vs 40). Eraring rates higher for education (48 vs 41). Eraring is closer to the coast (11.9 km vs 14.4 km).

Scores

Dora CreekEraring
Dora CreekEraring
Overall5438
Transport8540
Education4148
Liveability3327

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

Demographics

Dora CreekEraring
Population1,739221
Median age5160
Median household income (wk)$1,401$1,981
Bachelor degree or higher22.8%32.4%
Born in Australia83.6%81.9%
Avg household size2.32.5

Growth: Dora Creek High Growth · Eraring High Growth

Property

Dora CreekEraring
Median house price$762K$1.86M
Median unit price$758KData not available
House price YoY-47.0%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$650$650
Rental yield (house)5.5%Data not available
Days on market (house)39Data not available

Median price history

Safety

Dora CreekEraring
Residential safety score30
Break & enter dwelling /100k633452
Motor vehicle theft /100k173905
Domestic assault /100k748452
Total incidents /100k (all)10,2366,335

Total incidents over time

Schools

Dora CreekEraring
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA946Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Dora Creek · Eraring

Transport

Dora CreekEraring
Transport score8540
Train stations10
Bus stops143
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)900 m3.4 km

Liveability

Dora CreekEraring
Summer max temp27.0°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants10
Parks20
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)14.4 km11.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)92.7 km94.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)15.1 km11.9 km

Population & growth

Dora CreekEraring
Population (2021)1,739221
Estimated 20252,025257
Projected 20412,673340
Annual growth rate3.88%3.84%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Dora Creek or Eraring?

Dora Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $762K versus $1.86M.

Which has better public transport, Dora Creek or Eraring?

Dora Creek has the higher transport score (Dora Creek 85/100 vs Eraring 40/100).

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Data sources

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