Iluka vs Yamba
The verdict
Iluka is more affordable, with a median house price of $865K versus $951K in Yamba. Yamba rates higher for liveability (57 vs 27). Iluka is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 2.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Iluka rates higher (67 vs 37/100 in Yamba).
Scores
| Iluka | Yamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 59 |
| Transport | 73 | 73 |
| Education | 37 | 44 |
| Liveability | 27 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Iluka | Yamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,764 | 6,405 |
| Median age | 62 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $834 | $1,106 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.2% | 27.6% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: Iluka Stable · Yamba Stable
Property
| Iluka | Yamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $865K | $951K |
| Median unit price | $646K | $758K |
| House price YoY | 40.0% | 17.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $515 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Iluka | Yamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 57 | 422 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 170 | 406 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 510 | 375 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,855 | 7,135 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Iluka | Yamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 1,026 |
Transport
| Iluka | Yamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 73 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| 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) | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Iluka | Yamba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 12 |
| Parks | 5 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 32 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 537.8 km | 533.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.3 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.3 km | 13.6 km |
Population & growth
| Iluka | Yamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,764 | 6,405 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,872 | 6,799 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,851 | 6,719 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.50% | 1.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Iluka or Yamba?
Iluka has the higher residential safety score (Iluka 67/100 vs Yamba 37/100).
Which is more affordable, Iluka or Yamba?
Iluka is more affordable, with a median house price of $865K versus $951K.
Which has better schools, Iluka or Yamba?
Yamba has a higher average school ICSEA (Iluka 996 vs Yamba 1026; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Iluka or Yamba?
Iluka and Yamba have similar transport scores.
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