Fern Bay vs Tomago
The verdict
Fern Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $971K versus $1.73M in Tomago. Fern Bay rates higher for education (55 vs 27). Fern Bay is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 9.3 km).
Scores
Fern BayTomago
| Fern Bay | Tomago | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 22 |
| Transport | 26 | 17 |
| Education | 55 | 27 |
| Liveability | 37 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fern Bay | Tomago | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,046 | 269 |
| Median age | 43 | 60 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,435 | $788 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.1% | 8.7% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 71.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 1.7 |
Growth: Fern Bay Moderate Growth · Tomago Moderate Growth
Property
| Fern Bay | Tomago | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $971K | $1.73M |
| Median unit price | $678K | $319K |
| House price YoY | -13.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $660 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fern Bay | Tomago | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 99 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 49 | 1,859 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 371 | 1,487 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,941 | 27,881 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fern Bay | Tomago | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,004 | Data not available |
Transport
| Fern Bay | Tomago | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 17 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.4 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Fern Bay | Tomago | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.1 km | 9.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 125.5 km | 127.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.4 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 8.8 km |
Population & growth
| Fern Bay | Tomago | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,046 | 269 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,453 | 281 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,199 | 311 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.43% | 1.10% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Fern Bay or Tomago?
Fern Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $971K versus $1.73M.
Which has better public transport, Fern Bay or Tomago?
Fern Bay has the higher transport score (Fern Bay 26/100 vs Tomago 17/100).
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