Garah vs Mungindi
The verdict
Mungindi is more affordable, with a median house price of $198K versus $220K in Garah. Garah rates higher for education (30 vs 20). Mungindi rates higher for liveability (22 vs 4). Garah is closer to the coast (359.5 km vs 410.5 km).
Scores
GarahMungindi
| Garah | Mungindi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 10 | 14 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 30 | 20 |
| Liveability | 4 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Garah | Mungindi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 291 | 487 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,343 | $1,166 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.9% | 19.4% |
| Born in Australia | 66.7% | 76.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Garah Stable · Mungindi Stable
Property
| Garah | Mungindi | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $220K | $198K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $320 | $215 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Garah | Mungindi | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 344 | 3,285 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 205 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 2,875 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,406 | 18,686 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Garah | Mungindi | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 933 | 876 |
Transport
| Garah | Mungindi | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 55.7 km | 88.1 km |
Liveability
| Garah | Mungindi | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 34.5°C | 34.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 580 | 580 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 359.5 km | 410.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 562.1 km | 576.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 56.6 km | 10.4 km |
Population & growth
| Garah | Mungindi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 291 | 487 |
| Estimated 2025 | 283 | 474 |
| Projected 2041 | 294 | 493 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.69% | -0.67% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Garah or Mungindi?
Mungindi is more affordable, with a median house price of $198K versus $220K.
Which has better schools, Garah or Mungindi?
Garah has a higher average school ICSEA (Garah 933 vs Mungindi 876; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Garah or Mungindi?
Garah and Mungindi have similar transport scores.
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