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Inala vs Richlands

The verdict

Richlands rates higher for education (62 vs 46). Inala is closer to the coast (25.8 km vs 27.0 km).

Scores

InalaRichlands
InalaRichlands
Overall7381
Transport7791
Education4662
Liveability9187

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

Demographics

InalaRichlands
Population15,2735,621
Median age3328
Median household income (wk)$998$1,709
Bachelor degree or higher20.2%41.2%
Born in Australia46.5%46.1%
Avg household size2.92.7

Growth: Inala · Richlands

Property

InalaRichlands
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$550$720
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

InalaRichlands
Residential safety score6666
Break & enter dwelling /100k930925
Motor vehicle theft /100k412409
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)6,1456,145

Total incidents over time

Schools

InalaRichlands
Total schools60
Government40
Independent00
Average ICSEA925Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Inala · Richlands

Transport

InalaRichlands
Transport score7791
Train stations01
Bus stops9218
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)5738
Nearest train station (km)2.3 km960 m

Liveability

InalaRichlands
Summer max temp29.3°C29.3°C
Winter max temp21.5°C21.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets32
Cafes & restaurants45
Parks205
Playgrounds133
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs32
Distance to coast (km)25.8 km27.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)14.9 km15.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)8.5 km9.9 km

Population & growth

InalaRichlands
Population (2021)15,2735,621
Estimated 202516,4426,051
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate1.86%1.86%

Common questions

Which is safer, Inala or Richlands?

Inala and Richlands have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).

Which has better public transport, Inala or Richlands?

Richlands has the higher transport score (Inala 77/100 vs Richlands 91/100).

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Data sources

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