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Myrtle Creek vs West Bungawalbin

The verdict

Myrtle Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $413K versus $470K in West Bungawalbin. Myrtle Creek rates higher for education (23 vs 0). West Bungawalbin is closer to the coast (27.3 km vs 34.8 km).

Scores

Myrtle CreekWest Bungawalbin
Myrtle CreekWest Bungawalbin
Overall104
Transport00
Education230
Liveability1010

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

Demographics

Myrtle CreekWest Bungawalbin
Population9254
Median age6049
Median household income (wk)$850$1,187
Bachelor degree or higher8.2%0.0%
Born in Australia75.0%40.7%
Avg household size2.42.5

Growth: Myrtle Creek Stable · West Bungawalbin Stable

Property

Myrtle CreekWest Bungawalbin
Median house price$413K$470K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$425$540
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Myrtle CreekWest Bungawalbin
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k2,1740
Motor vehicle theft /100k6,5220
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)20,65212,963

Total incidents over time

Schools

Myrtle CreekWest Bungawalbin
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Myrtle Creek · West Bungawalbin

Transport

Myrtle CreekWest Bungawalbin
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)32.4 km22.7 km

Liveability

Myrtle CreekWest Bungawalbin
Summer max temp31.0°C31.0°C
Winter max temp21.0°C21.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,0501,050
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)34.8 km27.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)552.4 km557.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)32.9 km31.6 km

Population & growth

Myrtle CreekWest Bungawalbin
Population (2021)9254
Estimated 20259556
Projected 20419455
Annual growth rate0.81%0.91%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Myrtle Creek or West Bungawalbin?

Myrtle Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $413K versus $470K.

Which has better public transport, Myrtle Creek or West Bungawalbin?

Myrtle Creek and West Bungawalbin have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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