Heatherbrae vs Tomago
The verdict
Heatherbrae is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.46M versus $1.73M in Tomago. Heatherbrae rates higher for transport (49 vs 17). Tomago is closer to the coast (9.3 km vs 12.1 km).
Scores
HeatherbraeTomago
| Heatherbrae | Tomago | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 22 |
| Transport | 49 | 17 |
| Education | 23 | 27 |
| Liveability | 35 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heatherbrae | Tomago | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 654 | 269 |
| Median age | 47 | 60 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,066 | $788 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.4% | 8.7% |
| Born in Australia | 72.5% | 71.0% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 1.7 |
Growth: Heatherbrae Moderate Growth · Tomago Moderate Growth
Property
| Heatherbrae | Tomago | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.46M | $1.73M |
| Median unit price | $590K | $319K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $660 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 14 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Heatherbrae | Tomago | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 9 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 459 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 765 | 1,859 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,682 | 1,487 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 23,089 | 27,881 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heatherbrae | Tomago | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 912 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Heatherbrae · Tomago
Transport
| Heatherbrae | Tomago | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 17 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Heatherbrae | Tomago | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.1 km | 9.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 130.2 km | 127.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.3 km | 8.8 km |
Population & growth
| Heatherbrae | Tomago | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 654 | 269 |
| Estimated 2025 | 683 | 281 |
| Projected 2041 | 757 | 311 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.09% | 1.10% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Heatherbrae or Tomago?
Heatherbrae is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.46M versus $1.73M.
Which has better public transport, Heatherbrae or Tomago?
Heatherbrae has the higher transport score (Heatherbrae 49/100 vs Tomago 17/100).
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