Giralang vs Nicholls
The verdict
Giralang rates higher for liveability (66 vs 56). Giralang is closer to the coast (112.5 km vs 113.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Nicholls rates higher (95 vs 65/100 in Giralang).
Scores
| Giralang | Nicholls | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 61 |
| Transport | 54 | 46 |
| Education | 81 | 84 |
| Liveability | 66 | 56 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Giralang | Nicholls | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,372 | 6,680 |
| Median age | 38 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,447 | $3,134 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.2% | 59.5% |
| Born in Australia | 75.4% | 69.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Giralang Moderate Growth · Nicholls High Growth
Property
| Giralang | Nicholls | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Giralang | Nicholls | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 178 | 75 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 267 | 135 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 148 | 150 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,135 | 1,946 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Giralang | Nicholls | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,070 | 1,075 |
See the full school list on each profile: Giralang · Nicholls
Transport
| Giralang | Nicholls | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 48 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 45 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Giralang | Nicholls | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 7 |
| Parks | 8 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 112.5 km | 113.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.4 km | 10.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Giralang | Nicholls | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,372 | 6,680 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,477 | 6,539 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,105 | 9,525 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.77% | -0.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Giralang or Nicholls?
Nicholls has the higher residential safety score (Giralang 65/100 vs Nicholls 95/100).
Which has better schools, Giralang or Nicholls?
Nicholls has a higher average school ICSEA (Giralang 1070 vs Nicholls 1075; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Giralang or Nicholls?
Giralang has the higher transport score (Giralang 54/100 vs Nicholls 46/100).
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