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New Italy vs Woodburn (Richmond Valley)

The verdict

New Italy is more affordable, with a median house price of $470K versus $471K in Woodburn (Richmond Valley). New Italy rates higher for education (41 vs 31). Woodburn (Richmond Valley) rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Woodburn (Richmond Valley) is closer to the coast (7.6 km vs 11.9 km).

Scores

New ItalyWoodburn (Richmond Valley)
New ItalyWoodburn (Richmond Valley)
Overall1843
Transport064
Education4131
Liveability1631

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

Demographics

New ItalyWoodburn (Richmond Valley)
Population249743
Median age4241
Median household income (wk)$1,158$1,386
Bachelor degree or higher35.6%14.8%
Born in Australia86.3%80.5%
Avg household size2.62.5

Growth: New Italy Stable · Woodburn (Richmond Valley) Stable

Property

New ItalyWoodburn (Richmond Valley)
Median house price$470K$471K
Median unit priceData not available$363K
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$642$642
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available22

Median price history

Safety

New ItalyWoodburn (Richmond Valley)
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k402Data not available
Domestic assault /100k402Data not available
Total incidents /100k (all)4,418Data not available

Total incidents over time

Schools

New ItalyWoodburn (Richmond Valley)
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available918

See the full school list on each profile: New Italy · Woodburn (Richmond Valley)

Transport

New ItalyWoodburn (Richmond Valley)
Transport score064
Train stations01
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)8.7 km3.4 km

Liveability

New ItalyWoodburn (Richmond Valley)
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants17
Parks02
PlaygroundsData not available2
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)11.9 km7.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)562.5 km568.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not available8.2 km
Nearest hospital (km)36.6 km33.2 km

Population & growth

New ItalyWoodburn (Richmond Valley)
Population (2021)249743
Estimated 2025268799
Projected 2041261780
Annual growth rate1.86%1.83%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, New Italy or Woodburn (Richmond Valley)?

New Italy is more affordable, with a median house price of $470K versus $471K.

Which has better public transport, New Italy or Woodburn (Richmond Valley)?

Woodburn (Richmond Valley) has the higher transport score (New Italy 0/100 vs Woodburn (Richmond Valley) 64/100).

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