Micalo Island vs Yamba
The verdict
Yamba rates higher for liveability (57 vs 22). Yamba is closer to the coast (2.2 km vs 4.8 km).
Scores
Micalo IslandYamba
| Micalo Island | Yamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 59 |
| Transport | 46 | 73 |
| Education | 22 | 44 |
| Liveability | 22 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Micalo Island | Yamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45 | 6,405 |
| Median age | 56 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,124 | $1,106 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 27.6% |
| Born in Australia | 53.3% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Micalo Island Stable · Yamba Stable
Property
| Micalo Island | Yamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $929K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $719K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 9.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Micalo Island | Yamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,222 | 422 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,222 | 406 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 375 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,333 | 8,228 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Micalo Island | Yamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,019 |
See the full school list on each profile: Micalo Island · Yamba
Transport
| Micalo Island | Yamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 73 |
| Train stations | 0 | 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) | 2.7 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Micalo Island | 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 | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 12 |
| Parks | 0 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 32 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.8 km | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 530.6 km | 533.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.6 km | 13.6 km |
Population & growth
| Micalo Island | Yamba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 45 | 6,405 |
| Estimated 2025 | 48 | 6,799 |
| Projected 2041 | 47 | 6,719 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.63% | 1.50% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Micalo Island or Yamba?
Yamba has the higher transport score (Micalo Island 46/100 vs Yamba 73/100).
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