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North Macksville vs Wirrimbi

The verdict

Wirrimbi is more affordable, with a median house price of $790K versus $1.02M in North Macksville. North Macksville rates higher for liveability (29 vs 22). Wirrimbi rates higher for education (37 vs 29). North Macksville is closer to the coast (4.7 km vs 6.8 km).

Scores

North MacksvilleWirrimbi
North MacksvilleWirrimbi
Overall3131
Transport3535
Education2937
Liveability2922

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

Demographics

North MacksvilleWirrimbi
Population669160
Median age5339
Median household income (wk)$916$2,150
Bachelor degree or higher18.8%29.8%
Born in Australia84.5%82.5%
Avg household size2.33.3

Growth: North Macksville Moderate Growth · Wirrimbi Stable

Property

North MacksvilleWirrimbi
Median house price$1.02M$790K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$550$550
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)2342

Median price history

Safety

North MacksvilleWirrimbi
Residential safety score16
Break & enter dwelling /100k7471,250
Motor vehicle theft /100k448625
Domestic assault /100k8970
Total incidents /100k (all)8,6702,500

Total incidents over time

Schools

North MacksvilleWirrimbi
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: North Macksville · Wirrimbi

Transport

North MacksvilleWirrimbi
Transport score3535
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)3.7 km4.5 km

Liveability

North MacksvilleWirrimbi
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,7001,700
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks10
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)4.7 km6.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)389.8 km391.0 km
Nearest beach (km)4.5 km6.8 km
Nearest hospital (km)420 m3.0 km

Population & growth

North MacksvilleWirrimbi
Population (2021)669160
Estimated 2025695169
Projected 2041740167
Annual growth rate0.96%1.38%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, North Macksville or Wirrimbi?

Wirrimbi is more affordable, with a median house price of $790K versus $1.02M.

Which has better public transport, North Macksville or Wirrimbi?

North Macksville and Wirrimbi have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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