Evans Head vs Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
The verdict
Woodburn (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $471K versus $1.24M 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).
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 | $1.24M | $471K |
| Median unit price | $740K | $363K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $625 | $642 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 22 |
Median price history
Safety
| Evans Head | Woodburn (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 37 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 482 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 275 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 585 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,052 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Evans Head | Woodburn (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 918 |
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 more affordable, Evans Head or Woodburn (Richmond Valley)?
Woodburn (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $471K versus $1.24M.
Which has better schools, Evans Head or Woodburn (Richmond Valley)?
Evans Head has a higher average school ICSEA (Evans Head 974 vs Woodburn (Richmond Valley) 918; 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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