North Rothbury vs Rothbury
The verdict
North Rothbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $814K versus $1.44M in Rothbury. North Rothbury rates higher for transport (49 vs 0). Rothbury rates higher for education (69 vs 39). North Rothbury is closer to the coast (47.3 km vs 49.1 km).
Scores
North RothburyRothbury
| North Rothbury | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 29 |
| Transport | 49 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 69 |
| Liveability | 33 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Rothbury | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,502 | 55 |
| Median age | 30 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,206 | $2,250 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.4% | 57.6% |
| Born in Australia | 87.1% | 76.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: North Rothbury High Growth · Rothbury High Growth
Property
| North Rothbury | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $814K | $1.44M |
| Median unit price | $490K | $1.25M |
| House price YoY | 7.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $705 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 18 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Rothbury | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 600 | 7,273 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 879 | 7,273 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,359 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,588 | 27,273 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Rothbury | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: North Rothbury · Rothbury
Transport
| North Rothbury | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.0 km | 7.9 km |
Liveability
| North Rothbury | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 7 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 47.3 km | 49.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 132.4 km | 128.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.5 km | 12.8 km |
Population & growth
| North Rothbury | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,502 | 55 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,210 | 71 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,668 | 103 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.43% | 6.59% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, North Rothbury or Rothbury?
North Rothbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $814K versus $1.44M.
Which has better public transport, North Rothbury or Rothbury?
North Rothbury has the higher transport score (North Rothbury 49/100 vs Rothbury 0/100).
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