Myrtle Mountain vs South Wolumla
The verdict
Myrtle Mountain is more affordable, with a median house price of $879K versus $915K in South Wolumla. Myrtle Mountain rates higher for education (49 vs 38). South Wolumla is closer to the coast (13.8 km vs 20.7 km).
Scores
Myrtle MountainSouth Wolumla
| Myrtle Mountain | South Wolumla | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 19 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 49 | 38 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Myrtle Mountain | South Wolumla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 75 | 180 |
| Median age | 53 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,625 | $1,471 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.0% | 25.0% |
| Born in Australia | 78.7% | 86.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Myrtle Mountain Declining · South Wolumla Declining
Property
| Myrtle Mountain | South Wolumla | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $879K | $915K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Myrtle Mountain | South Wolumla | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 556 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 0 | 1,111 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Myrtle Mountain | South Wolumla | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Myrtle Mountain · South Wolumla
Transport
| Myrtle Mountain | South Wolumla | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 11.5 km | 6.0 km |
Liveability
| Myrtle Mountain | South Wolumla | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 850 | 850 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.7 km | 13.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 358.7 km | 357.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.1 km | 12.4 km |
Population & growth
| Myrtle Mountain | South Wolumla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 75 | 180 |
| Estimated 2025 | 78 | 188 |
| Projected 2041 | 75 | 180 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.99% | 1.09% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Myrtle Mountain or South Wolumla?
Myrtle Mountain is more affordable, with a median house price of $879K versus $915K.
Which has better public transport, Myrtle Mountain or South Wolumla?
Myrtle Mountain and South Wolumla have similar transport scores.
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