Goonellabah vs Tregeagle
The verdict
Goonellabah is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $1.16M in Tregeagle. Goonellabah rates higher for transport (73 vs 0). Tregeagle rates higher for education (58 vs 48). Tregeagle is closer to the coast (18.7 km vs 22.9 km).
Scores
| Goonellabah | Tregeagle | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 23 |
| Transport | 73 | 0 |
| Education | 48 | 58 |
| Liveability | 62 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Goonellabah | Tregeagle | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,351 | 428 |
| Median age | 41 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,318 | $1,955 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 41.7% |
| Born in Australia | 84.9% | 86.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Goonellabah Stable · Tregeagle Stable
Property
| Goonellabah | Tregeagle | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $750K | $1.16M |
| Median unit price | $580K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 10.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 29 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Goonellabah | Tregeagle | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 36 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 412 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 217 | 234 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 809 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,726 | 1,168 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Goonellabah | Tregeagle | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 1,025 |
See the full school list on each profile: Goonellabah · Tregeagle
Transport
| Goonellabah | Tregeagle | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 1.8 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Goonellabah | Tregeagle | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 17 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 19 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.9 km | 18.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 596.7 km | 593.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 8.3 km |
Population & growth
| Goonellabah | Tregeagle | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,351 | 428 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,913 | 439 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,426 | 454 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.04% | 0.64% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Goonellabah or Tregeagle?
Goonellabah is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $1.16M.
Which has better schools, Goonellabah or Tregeagle?
Tregeagle has a higher average school ICSEA (Goonellabah 948 vs Tregeagle 1025; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Goonellabah or Tregeagle?
Goonellabah has the higher transport score (Goonellabah 73/100 vs Tregeagle 0/100).
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