Dumaresq Island vs Taree
The verdict
Taree is more affordable, with a median house price of $581K versus $1.42M in Dumaresq Island. Dumaresq Island rates higher for education (38 vs 26). Taree rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Dumaresq Island is closer to the coast (10.1 km vs 16.5 km).
Scores
Dumaresq IslandTaree
| Dumaresq Island | Taree | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 53 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 38 | 26 |
| Liveability | 39 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dumaresq Island | Taree | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 70 | 16,715 |
| Median age | 57 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,583 | $968 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.3% | 17.5% |
| Born in Australia | 87.1% | 82.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Dumaresq Island Stable · Taree Stable
Property
| Dumaresq Island | Taree | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.42M | $581K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $386K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 15.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dumaresq Island | Taree | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 13 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 586 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 233 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 1,394 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,286 | 13,904 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dumaresq Island | Taree | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 10 |
| Government | 0 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 886 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dumaresq Island · Taree
Transport
| Dumaresq Island | Taree | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| 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) | 5.0 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Dumaresq Island | Taree | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 0 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.1 km | 16.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 250.0 km | 249.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Dumaresq Island | Taree | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 70 | 16,715 |
| Estimated 2025 | 70 | 16,822 |
| Projected 2041 | 73 | 17,375 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Dumaresq Island or Taree?
Taree is more affordable, with a median house price of $581K versus $1.42M.
Which has better public transport, Dumaresq Island or Taree?
Taree has the higher transport score (Dumaresq Island 0/100 vs Taree 64/100).
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