New Italy vs Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)
The verdict
New Italy is more affordable, with a median house price of $470K versus $562K in Swan Bay (Richmond Valley). New Italy rates higher for education (41 vs 20). Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). New Italy is closer to the coast (11.9 km vs 13.6 km).
Scores
| New Italy | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 41 | 20 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| New Italy | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 249 | 357 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,158 | $1,833 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.6% | 16.7% |
| Born in Australia | 86.3% | 79.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: New Italy Stable · Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) Stable
Property
| New Italy | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $470K | $562K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $642 | $540 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| New Italy | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 402 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 402 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,418 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| New Italy | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: New Italy · Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)
Transport
| New Italy | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| 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) | 8.7 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| New Italy | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 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) | 11.9 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 562.5 km | 568.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 36.6 km | 30.2 km |
Population & growth
| New Italy | Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 249 | 357 |
| Estimated 2025 | 268 | 384 |
| Projected 2041 | 261 | 375 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.86% | 1.84% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, New Italy or Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)?
New Italy is more affordable, with a median house price of $470K versus $562K.
Which has better public transport, New Italy or Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)?
Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) has the higher transport score (New Italy 0/100 vs Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) 35/100).
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