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Gunnedah vs Milroy (Gunnedah)

The verdict

Gunnedah is more affordable, with a median house price of $514K versus $3.90M in Milroy (Gunnedah). Gunnedah rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Milroy (Gunnedah) rates higher for education (80 vs 27). Milroy (Gunnedah) is closer to the coast (247.1 km vs 248.4 km).

Scores

GunnedahMilroy (Gunnedah)
GunnedahMilroy (Gunnedah)
Overall5126
Transport640
Education2780
Liveability587

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

Demographics

GunnedahMilroy (Gunnedah)
Population10,35972
Median age3742
Median household income (wk)$1,564$2,250
Bachelor degree or higher20.8%50.0%
Born in Australia85.5%94.4%
Avg household size2.52.7

Growth: Gunnedah Stable · Milroy (Gunnedah) Stable

Property

GunnedahMilroy (Gunnedah)
Median house price$514K$3.90M
Median unit price$401KData not available
House price YoY1.4%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$525$525
Rental yield (house)5.2%Data not available
Days on market (house)28Data not available

Median price history

Safety

GunnedahMilroy (Gunnedah)
Residential safety score14
Break & enter dwelling /100k637Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k502Data not available
Domestic assault /100k869Data not available
Total incidents /100k (all)15,166Data not available

Total incidents over time

Schools

GunnedahMilroy (Gunnedah)
Total schools70
Government40
Independent10
Average ICSEA900Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Gunnedah · Milroy (Gunnedah)

Transport

GunnedahMilroy (Gunnedah)
Transport score640
Train stations20
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)4.1 km13.9 km

Liveability

GunnedahMilroy (Gunnedah)
Summer max temp32.0°C32.0°C
Winter max temp16.5°C16.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)670670
Supermarkets30
Cafes & restaurants70
Parks270
Playgrounds9Data not available
Swimming pools2Data not available
Medical GPs10
Distance to coast (km)248.4 km247.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)333.4 km322.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)4.3 km26.2 km

Population & growth

GunnedahMilroy (Gunnedah)
Population (2021)10,35972
Estimated 202510,63376
Projected 204110,98374
Annual growth rate0.65%1.36%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Gunnedah or Milroy (Gunnedah)?

Gunnedah is more affordable, with a median house price of $514K versus $3.90M.

Which has better public transport, Gunnedah or Milroy (Gunnedah)?

Gunnedah has the higher transport score (Gunnedah 64/100 vs Milroy (Gunnedah) 0/100).

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Data sources

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