Fernvale vs Murwillumbah
The verdict
Murwillumbah is more affordable, with a median house price of $935K versus $1.18M in Fernvale. Murwillumbah rates higher for liveability (60 vs 16). Fernvale is closer to the coast (14.6 km vs 18.4 km).
Scores
FernvaleMurwillumbah
| Fernvale | Murwillumbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 54 |
| Transport | 35 | 54 |
| Education | 39 | 46 |
| Liveability | 16 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fernvale | Murwillumbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 261 | 7,616 |
| Median age | 44 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,485 | $1,147 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.7% | 27.0% |
| Born in Australia | 74.3% | 80.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Fernvale Stable · Murwillumbah Stable
Property
| Fernvale | Murwillumbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.18M | $935K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $497K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 9.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $790 | $790 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fernvale | Murwillumbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 118 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 383 | 236 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 383 | 302 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,682 | 8,377 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fernvale | Murwillumbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 8 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,011 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fernvale · Murwillumbah
Transport
| Fernvale | Murwillumbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 54 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Fernvale | Murwillumbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 11 |
| Parks | 0 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.6 km | 18.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 647.6 km | 650.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Fernvale | Murwillumbah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 261 | 7,616 |
| Estimated 2025 | 274 | 7,641 |
| Projected 2041 | 272 | 7,684 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.22% | 0.08% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Fernvale or Murwillumbah?
Murwillumbah is more affordable, with a median house price of $935K versus $1.18M.
Which has better public transport, Fernvale or Murwillumbah?
Murwillumbah has the higher transport score (Fernvale 35/100 vs Murwillumbah 54/100).
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