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Goonengerry vs Montecollum

The verdict

Goonengerry is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.52M versus $1.64M in Montecollum. Montecollum is closer to the coast (10.0 km vs 13.3 km).

Scores

GoonengerryMontecollum
GoonengerryMontecollum
Overall2425
Transport00
Education6265
Liveability1616

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

GoonengerryMontecollum
Population42267
Median age5152
Median household income (wk)$1,300$1,281
Bachelor degree or higher39.6%43.6%
Born in Australia63.5%55.2%
Avg household size2.32.3

Growth: Goonengerry Stable · Montecollum Stable

Property

GoonengerryMontecollum
Median house price$1.52M$1.64M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$900$900
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)6Data not available

Median price history

Safety

GoonengerryMontecollum
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k01,493
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)1,42213,433

Total incidents over time

Schools

GoonengerryMontecollum
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,072Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Goonengerry · Montecollum

Transport

GoonengerryMontecollum
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)8.7 km5.6 km

Liveability

GoonengerryMontecollum
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)13.3 km10.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)622.8 km625.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)12.7 km10.4 km

Population & growth

GoonengerryMontecollum
Population (2021)42267
Estimated 202546073
Projected 204146373
Annual growth rate2.18%2.17%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Goonengerry or Montecollum?

Goonengerry is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.52M versus $1.64M.

Which has better public transport, Goonengerry or Montecollum?

Goonengerry and Montecollum have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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