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Martindale vs Yarrawa

The verdict

Yarrawa is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.35M in Martindale. Yarrawa rates higher for liveability (22 vs 14). Martindale is closer to the coast (107.7 km vs 122.4 km).

Scores

MartindaleYarrawa
MartindaleYarrawa
Overall1517
Transport00
Education3230
Liveability1422

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

Demographics

MartindaleYarrawa
Population168101
Median age3944
Median household income (wk)$1,812$1,437
Bachelor degree or higher17.3%15.2%
Born in Australia85.7%85.2%
Avg household size2.82.8

Growth: Martindale Stable · Yarrawa Stable

Property

MartindaleYarrawa
Median house price$1.35M$1.05M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$530$530
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)57Data not available

Median price history

Safety

MartindaleYarrawa
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k595990
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)2,9765,941

Total incidents over time

Schools

MartindaleYarrawa
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA952Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Martindale · Yarrawa

Transport

MartindaleYarrawa
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)43.2 km35.2 km

Liveability

MartindaleYarrawa
Summer max temp30.3°C27.5°C
Winter max temp17.8°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)8001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)107.7 km122.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)151.3 km169.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)23.4 km11.6 km

Population & growth

MartindaleYarrawa
Population (2021)168101
Estimated 2025175105
Projected 2041184111
Annual growth rate1.03%0.98%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Martindale or Yarrawa?

Yarrawa is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.35M.

Which has better public transport, Martindale or Yarrawa?

Martindale and Yarrawa have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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