Farley vs Telarah
The verdict
Farley is more affordable, with a median house price of $597K versus $669K in Telarah. Telarah rates higher for liveability (90 vs 37). Telarah is closer to the coast (30.3 km vs 32.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Telarah rates higher (16 vs 5/100 in Farley).
Scores
| Farley | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 70 |
| Transport | 40 | 79 |
| Education | 41 | 37 |
| Liveability | 37 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Farley | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 605 | 2,318 |
| Median age | 30 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,015 | $1,311 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.3% | 16.8% |
| Born in Australia | 80.8% | 90.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Farley High Growth · Telarah High Growth
Property
| Farley | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $597K | $669K |
| Median unit price | $603K | $378K |
| House price YoY | 92.3% | 4.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Farley | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 16 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,157 | 475 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 992 | 216 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 5,620 | 1,726 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 25,620 | 13,029 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Farley | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 874 |
Transport
| Farley | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 40 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 640 m |
Liveability
| Farley | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.4 km | 30.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 129.6 km | 130.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.6 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Farley | Telarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 605 | 2,318 |
| Estimated 2025 | 704 | 2,698 |
| Projected 2041 | 955 | 3,659 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.86% | 3.87% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Farley or Telarah?
Telarah has the higher residential safety score (Farley 5/100 vs Telarah 16/100).
Which is more affordable, Farley or Telarah?
Farley is more affordable, with a median house price of $597K versus $669K.
Which has better schools, Farley or Telarah?
Farley has a higher average school ICSEA (Farley 974 vs Telarah 874; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Farley or Telarah?
Telarah has the higher transport score (Farley 40/100 vs Telarah 79/100).
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