Netherby vs Urrbrae
The verdict
Urrbrae is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $2.42M in Netherby. Netherby rates higher for transport (81 vs 70). Netherby is closer to the coast (10.3 km vs 11.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Urrbrae rates higher (100 vs 86/100 in Netherby).
Scores
| Netherby | Urrbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 76 |
| Transport | 81 | 70 |
| Education | 88 | 89 |
| Liveability | 72 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Netherby | Urrbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,510 | 1,070 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,537 | $2,346 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 70.0% | 67.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.0% | 69.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Netherby Stable · Urrbrae Stable
Property
| Netherby | Urrbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.42M | $1.47M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 8.0% | -15.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $920 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Netherby | Urrbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 199 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 66 | 93 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,053 | 1,776 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Netherby | Urrbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,080 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Netherby · Urrbrae
Transport
| Netherby | Urrbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Netherby | Urrbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 43 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.3 km | 11.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.2 km | 5.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Netherby | Urrbrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,510 | 1,070 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,556 | 1,103 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,593 | 1,129 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 0.76% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Netherby or Urrbrae?
Urrbrae has the higher residential safety score (Netherby 86/100 vs Urrbrae 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Netherby or Urrbrae?
Urrbrae is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $2.42M.
Which has better public transport, Netherby or Urrbrae?
Netherby has the higher transport score (Netherby 81/100 vs Urrbrae 70/100).
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