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Heatherbrae vs Raymond Terrace

The verdict

Raymond Terrace is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $1.46M in Heatherbrae. Raymond Terrace rates higher for liveability (66 vs 35). Heatherbrae is closer to the coast (12.1 km vs 13.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Raymond Terrace rates higher (25 vs 9/100 in Heatherbrae).

Scores

HeatherbraeRaymond Terrace
HeatherbraeRaymond Terrace
Overall3657
Transport4975
Education2326
Liveability3566

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

Demographics

HeatherbraeRaymond Terrace
Population65413,453
Median age4737
Median household income (wk)$1,066$1,297
Bachelor degree or higher13.4%15.3%
Born in Australia72.5%86.5%
Avg household size22.5

Growth: Heatherbrae Moderate Growth · Raymond Terrace Moderate Growth

Property

HeatherbraeRaymond Terrace
Median house price$1.46M$705K
Median unit price$590K$505K
House price YoYData not available7.5%
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)Data not available4.4%
Days on market (house)1435

Median price history

Safety

HeatherbraeRaymond Terrace
Residential safety score925
Break & enter dwelling /100k459342
Motor vehicle theft /100k765342
Domestic assault /100k1,6821,197
Total incidents /100k (all)23,08914,398

Total incidents over time

Schools

HeatherbraeRaymond Terrace
Total schools16
Government14
Independent01
Average ICSEA912917

See the full school list on each profile: Heatherbrae · Raymond Terrace

Transport

HeatherbraeRaymond Terrace
Transport score4975
Train stations01
Bus stops13120
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.9 km2.4 km

Liveability

HeatherbraeRaymond Terrace
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets04
Cafes & restaurants11
Parks121
Playgrounds114
Swimming pools31
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)12.1 km13.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)130.2 km134.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)12.3 km15.1 km

Population & growth

HeatherbraeRaymond Terrace
Population (2021)65413,453
Estimated 202568314,054
Projected 204175715,578
Annual growth rate1.09%1.10%

Common questions

Which is safer, Heatherbrae or Raymond Terrace?

Raymond Terrace has the higher residential safety score (Heatherbrae 9/100 vs Raymond Terrace 25/100).

Which is more affordable, Heatherbrae or Raymond Terrace?

Raymond Terrace is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $1.46M.

Which has better schools, Heatherbrae or Raymond Terrace?

Raymond Terrace has a higher average school ICSEA (Heatherbrae 912 vs Raymond Terrace 917; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Heatherbrae or Raymond Terrace?

Raymond Terrace has the higher transport score (Heatherbrae 49/100 vs Raymond Terrace 75/100).

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