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Fernbank Creek vs Limeburners Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings)

The verdict

Limeburners Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) rates higher for education (66 vs 43). Limeburners Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) is closer to the coast (5.3 km vs 6.6 km).

Scores

Fernbank CreekLimeburners Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings)
Fernbank CreekLimeburners Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings)
Overall2128
Transport00
Education4366
Liveability2422

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Fernbank CreekLimeburners Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings)
Population12232
Median age5039
Median household income (wk)$1,625$2,625
Bachelor degree or higher21.2%50.0%
Born in Australia81.2%87.5%
Avg household size2.83.4

Growth: Fernbank Creek Moderate Growth · Limeburners Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) Stable

Property

Fernbank CreekLimeburners Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings)
Median house price$860KData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$680$680
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Fernbank CreekLimeburners Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings)
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k0Data not available
Domestic assault /100k0Data not available
Total incidents /100k (all)10,656Data not available

Fernbank Creek is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.

Total incidents over time

Schools

Fernbank CreekLimeburners Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings)
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Fernbank Creek · Limeburners Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings)

Transport

Fernbank CreekLimeburners Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings)
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)6.2 km11.5 km

Liveability

Fernbank CreekLimeburners Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings)
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,5001,500
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)6.6 km5.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)312.7 km323.6 km
Nearest beach (km)7.1 km5.7 km
Nearest hospital (km)4.9 km13.5 km

Population & growth

Fernbank CreekLimeburners Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings)
Population (2021)12232
Estimated 202513832
Projected 204114833
Annual growth rate3.13%0.00%

Common questions

Which has better public transport, Fernbank Creek or Limeburners Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings)?

Fernbank Creek and Limeburners Creek (Port Macquarie-Hastings) have similar transport scores.

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