Pambula Beach vs Pambula
The verdict
Pambula is more affordable, with a median house price of $695K versus $1.23M in Pambula Beach. Pambula Beach rates higher for education (53 vs 41). Pambula rates higher for transport (71 vs 46). Pambula Beach is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 2.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Pambula rates higher (100 vs 55/100 in Pambula Beach).
Scores
| Pambula Beach | Pambula | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 52 |
| Transport | 46 | 71 |
| Education | 53 | 41 |
| Liveability | 37 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pambula Beach | Pambula | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 667 | 1,002 |
| Median age | 54 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,414 | $1,117 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.7% | 24.0% |
| Born in Australia | 86.2% | 83.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Pambula Beach Moderate Growth · Pambula Moderate Growth
Property
| Pambula Beach | Pambula | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.23M | $695K |
| Median unit price | $785K | $538K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Pambula Beach | Pambula | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 300 | 200 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 300 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 300 | 100 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,999 | 2,695 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pambula Beach | Pambula | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,040 | 941 |
See the full school list on each profile: Pambula Beach · Pambula
Transport
| Pambula Beach | Pambula | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 71 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| 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) | 2.6 km | 240 m |
Liveability
| Pambula Beach | Pambula | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 850 | 850 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 9 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 2.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 361.6 km | 360.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.1 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 370 m |
Population & growth
| Pambula Beach | Pambula | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 667 | 1,002 |
| Estimated 2025 | 684 | 1,027 |
| Projected 2041 | 852 | 1,280 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.63% | 0.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Pambula Beach or Pambula?
Pambula has the higher residential safety score (Pambula Beach 55/100 vs Pambula 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Pambula Beach or Pambula?
Pambula is more affordable, with a median house price of $695K versus $1.23M.
Which has better schools, Pambula Beach or Pambula?
Pambula Beach has a higher average school ICSEA (Pambula Beach 1040 vs Pambula 941; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Pambula Beach or Pambula?
Pambula has the higher transport score (Pambula Beach 46/100 vs Pambula 71/100).
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