Evans Head vs Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
The verdict
Woodburn (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $539K versus $1.30M in Evans Head. Evans Head rates higher for education (39 vs 31). Evans Head is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 7.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Woodburn (Richmond Valley) rates higher (98 vs 37/100 in Evans Head).
Scores
| Evans Head | Woodburn (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 43 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 39 | 31 |
| Liveability | 39 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Evans Head | Woodburn (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,907 | 743 |
| Median age | 52 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,086 | $1,386 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.8% | 14.8% |
| Born in Australia | 83.4% | 80.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Evans Head Stable · Woodburn (Richmond Valley) Stable
Property
| Evans Head | Woodburn (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | $539K |
| Median unit price | $762K | $397K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Evans Head | Woodburn (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 37 | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 482 | 135 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 275 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 585 | 269 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,917 | 4,442 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Evans Head | Woodburn (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: Evans Head · Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
Transport
| Evans Head | Woodburn (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 1.1 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Evans Head | Woodburn (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 | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 7 |
| Parks | 7 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.1 km | 7.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 569.5 km | 568.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.5 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 31.1 km | 33.2 km |
Population & growth
| Evans Head | Woodburn (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,907 | 743 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,126 | 799 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,052 | 780 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.83% | 1.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Evans Head or Woodburn (Richmond Valley)?
Woodburn (Richmond Valley) has the higher residential safety score (Evans Head 37/100 vs Woodburn (Richmond Valley) 98/100).
Which is more affordable, Evans Head or Woodburn (Richmond Valley)?
Woodburn (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $539K versus $1.30M.
Which has better schools, Evans Head or Woodburn (Richmond Valley)?
Evans Head has a higher average school ICSEA (Evans Head 955 vs Woodburn (Richmond Valley) 953; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Evans Head or Woodburn (Richmond Valley)?
Evans Head and Woodburn (Richmond Valley) have similar transport scores.
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