Goulburn vs Middle Arm
The verdict
Goulburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $668K versus $978K in Middle Arm. Goulburn rates higher for transport (83 vs 0). Goulburn is closer to the coast (84.7 km vs 93.3 km).
Scores
GoulburnMiddle Arm
| Goulburn | Middle Arm | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 19 |
| Transport | 83 | 0 |
| Education | 40 | 39 |
| Liveability | 78 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Goulburn | Middle Arm | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,963 | 377 |
| Median age | 40 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,405 | $1,531 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.9% | 24.6% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 87.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Goulburn Moderate Growth · Middle Arm Moderate Growth
Property
| Goulburn | Middle Arm | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $668K | $978K |
| Median unit price | $480K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 7.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 14 |
Median price history
Safety
| Goulburn | Middle Arm | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 200 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 265 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 618 | 265 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,658 | 3,183 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Goulburn | Middle Arm | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 0 |
| Government | 10 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Goulburn · Middle Arm
Transport
| Goulburn | Middle Arm | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 0 |
| Train stations | 3 | 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) | 1.4 km | 17.9 km |
Liveability
| Goulburn | Middle Arm | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 650 | 650 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 26 | 0 |
| Parks | 37 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 84.7 km | 93.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 167.1 km | 157.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 16.8 km |
Population & growth
| Goulburn | Middle Arm | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,963 | 377 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,892 | 394 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,448 | 427 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.96% | 1.11% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Goulburn or Middle Arm?
Goulburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $668K versus $978K.
Which has better public transport, Goulburn or Middle Arm?
Goulburn has the higher transport score (Goulburn 83/100 vs Middle Arm 0/100).
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