Federal vs Pomona
The verdict
Pomona rates higher for transport (69 vs 0). Pomona is closer to the coast (19.3 km vs 25.9 km).
Scores
FederalPomona
| Federal | Pomona | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 56 |
| Transport | 0 | 69 |
| Education | 47 | 52 |
| Liveability | 28 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Federal | Pomona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 365 | 2,931 |
| Median age | 43 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,550 | $1,384 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.2% | 29.2% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 77.7% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Federal — · Pomona —
Property
| Federal | Pomona | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Federal | Pomona | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 274 | 239 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 274 | 136 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,700 | 2,700 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Federal | Pomona | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,011 | 1,028 |
Transport
| Federal | Pomona | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 69 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.9 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Federal | Pomona | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.9 km | 19.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 121.5 km | 123.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 23.6 km | 17.9 km |
Population & growth
| Federal | Pomona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 365 | 2,931 |
| Estimated 2025 | 391 | 3,137 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.74% | 1.71% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Federal or Pomona?
Pomona has a higher average school ICSEA (Federal 1011 vs Pomona 1028; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Federal or Pomona?
Pomona has the higher transport score (Federal 0/100 vs Pomona 69/100).
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