Greta vs North Rothbury
The verdict
Greta is more affordable, with a median house price of $799K versus $842K in North Rothbury. Greta rates higher for transport (85 vs 50). North Rothbury rates higher for education (39 vs 34). Greta is closer to the coast (44.2 km vs 47.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Greta rates higher (64 vs 5/100 in North Rothbury).
Scores
| Greta | North Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 41 |
| Transport | 85 | 50 |
| Education | 34 | 39 |
| Liveability | 31 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Greta | North Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,349 | 2,502 |
| Median age | 33 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,929 | $2,206 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.0% | 23.4% |
| Born in Australia | 89.0% | 87.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Greta High Growth · North Rothbury High Growth
Property
| Greta | North Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $799K | $842K |
| Median unit price | $578K | $490K |
| House price YoY | 32.1% | 10.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $635 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 51 |
Median price history
Safety
| Greta | North Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 179 | 600 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 388 | 879 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 269 | 1,399 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,210 | 13,669 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Greta | North Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 935 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Greta · North Rothbury
Transport
| Greta | North Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 50 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 350 m | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Greta | North Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 44.2 km | 47.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 132.7 km | 132.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.9 km | 15.5 km |
Population & growth
| Greta | North Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,349 | 2,502 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,297 | 3,210 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,249 | 4,668 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.43% | 6.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Greta or North Rothbury?
Greta has the higher residential safety score (Greta 64/100 vs North Rothbury 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Greta or North Rothbury?
Greta is more affordable, with a median house price of $799K versus $842K.
Which has better public transport, Greta or North Rothbury?
Greta has the higher transport score (Greta 85/100 vs North Rothbury 50/100).
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