Eureka vs Federal
The verdict
Eureka is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M versus $1.74M in Federal. Federal rates higher for education (66 vs 58). Federal is closer to the coast (13.0 km vs 16.5 km).
Scores
EurekaFederal
| Eureka | Federal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 26 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 58 | 66 |
| Liveability | 16 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eureka | Federal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 353 | 784 |
| Median age | 47 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,944 | $1,910 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.9% | 42.7% |
| Born in Australia | 66.3% | 66.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Eureka Moderate Growth · Federal Moderate Growth
Property
| Eureka | Federal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.66M | $1.74M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Eureka | Federal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 128 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 283 | 128 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 128 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 850 | 1,913 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eureka | Federal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,083 | Data not available |
Transport
| Eureka | Federal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 5.5 km | 7.1 km |
Liveability
| Eureka | Federal | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.5 km | 13.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 614.0 km | 618.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.9 km | 9.9 km |
Population & growth
| Eureka | Federal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 353 | 784 |
| Estimated 2025 | 387 | 859 |
| Projected 2041 | 410 | 910 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.33% | 2.31% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Eureka or Federal?
Eureka is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.66M versus $1.74M.
Which has better public transport, Eureka or Federal?
Eureka and Federal have similar transport scores.
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