Fernhill vs Tarrawanna
The verdict
Tarrawanna is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.19M versus $1.25M in Fernhill. Fernhill rates higher for transport (76 vs 53). Fernhill is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 3.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Tarrawanna rates higher (100 vs 50/100 in Fernhill).
Scores
| Fernhill | Tarrawanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 61 |
| Transport | 76 | 53 |
| Education | 59 | 60 |
| Liveability | 75 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fernhill | Tarrawanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 987 | 2,184 |
| Median age | 45 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,107 | $1,449 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.1% | 34.4% |
| Born in Australia | 73.5% | 76.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Fernhill Moderate Growth · Tarrawanna High Growth
Property
| Fernhill | Tarrawanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.25M | $1.19M |
| Median unit price | $989K | $836K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -16.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $832 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fernhill | Tarrawanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 101 | 46 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 203 | 46 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 709 | 183 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,194 | 2,289 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fernhill | Tarrawanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 982 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fernhill · Tarrawanna
Transport
| Fernhill | Tarrawanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 169 | 168 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Fernhill | Tarrawanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 3.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 63.9 km | 63.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.1 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Fernhill | Tarrawanna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 987 | 2,184 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,022 | 2,277 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,189 | 3,079 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.87% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fernhill or Tarrawanna?
Tarrawanna has the higher residential safety score (Fernhill 50/100 vs Tarrawanna 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Fernhill or Tarrawanna?
Tarrawanna is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.19M versus $1.25M.
Which has better public transport, Fernhill or Tarrawanna?
Fernhill has the higher transport score (Fernhill 76/100 vs Tarrawanna 53/100).
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