Gulmarrad vs James Creek
The verdict
James Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $803K versus $1.01M in Gulmarrad. James Creek rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). James Creek is closer to the coast (11.3 km vs 12.8 km).
Scores
GulmarradJames Creek
| Gulmarrad | James Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 30 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 38 | 43 |
| Liveability | 16 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gulmarrad | James Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,950 | 257 |
| Median age | 49 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,302 | $1,774 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.7% | 27.8% |
| Born in Australia | 86.3% | 76.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Gulmarrad Stable · James Creek Stable
Property
| Gulmarrad | James Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $803K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -0.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 99 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gulmarrad | James Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 103 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 103 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 51 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 872 | 3,502 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gulmarrad | James Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Gulmarrad · James Creek
Transport
| Gulmarrad | James Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 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) | 5.8 km | 4.3 km |
Liveability
| Gulmarrad | James Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.8 km | 11.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 522.3 km | 527.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| Gulmarrad | James Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,950 | 257 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,070 | 273 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,046 | 270 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.50% | 1.52% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Gulmarrad or James Creek?
James Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $803K versus $1.01M.
Which has better public transport, Gulmarrad or James Creek?
James Creek has the higher transport score (Gulmarrad 0/100 vs James Creek 35/100).
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