Nyora vs Poowong
The verdict
Poowong rates higher for education (45 vs 37). Nyora is closer to the coast (12.4 km vs 19.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Poowong rates higher (100 vs 53/100 in Nyora).
Scores
NyoraPoowong
| Nyora | Poowong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 26 |
| Transport | 9 | 12 |
| Education | 37 | 45 |
| Liveability | 21 | 23 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Nyora | Poowong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,644 | 717 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,828 | $1,625 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.7% | 25.1% |
| Born in Australia | 80.7% | 82.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Nyora Moderate Growth · Poowong Moderate Growth
Property
| Nyora | Poowong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Nyora | Poowong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 53 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 182 | 139 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 791 | 139 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 669 | 139 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,406 | 2,232 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Nyora | Poowong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 985 |
Transport
| Nyora | Poowong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 9 | 12 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 218 | 239 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 23.0 km | 23.4 km |
Liveability
| Nyora | Poowong | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.4 km | 19.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 83.7 km | 91.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 34.2 km | 34.1 km |
Population & growth
| Nyora | Poowong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,644 | 717 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,681 | 733 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,990 | 868 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.56% | 0.55% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Nyora or Poowong?
Poowong has the higher residential safety score (Nyora 53/100 vs Poowong 100/100).
Which has better schools, Nyora or Poowong?
Poowong has a higher average school ICSEA (Nyora 984 vs Poowong 985; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Nyora or Poowong?
Poowong has the higher transport score (Nyora 9/100 vs Poowong 12/100).
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