Narracan vs Thorpdale
The verdict
Thorpdale rates higher for education (45 vs 38). Thorpdale is closer to the coast (42.3 km vs 45.4 km).
Scores
NarracanThorpdale
| Narracan | Thorpdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 20 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 45 |
| Liveability | 16 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Narracan | Thorpdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 262 | 475 |
| Median age | 48 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,362 | $1,220 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.0% | 27.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 83.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Narracan High Growth · Thorpdale High Growth
Property
| Narracan | Thorpdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Narracan | Thorpdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 632 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 382 | 632 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,435 | 1,895 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Narracan | Thorpdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 961 |
See the full school list on each profile: Narracan · Thorpdale
Transport
| Narracan | Thorpdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.0 km | 10.7 km |
Liveability
| Narracan | Thorpdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 45.4 km | 42.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 122.5 km | 118.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 21.6 km | 28.1 km |
Population & growth
| Narracan | Thorpdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 262 | 475 |
| Estimated 2025 | 271 | 492 |
| Projected 2041 | 396 | 718 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.85% | 0.88% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Narracan or Thorpdale?
Narracan has a higher average school ICSEA (Narracan 965 vs Thorpdale 961; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Narracan or Thorpdale?
Narracan and Thorpdale have similar transport scores.
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