Pokolbin vs Rothbury
The verdict
Rothbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.44M versus $1.88M in Pokolbin. Pokolbin rates higher for liveability (42 vs 24). Rothbury rates higher for education (69 vs 54). Pokolbin is closer to the coast (47.8 km vs 49.1 km).
Scores
PokolbinRothbury
| Pokolbin | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 29 |
| Transport | 15 | 0 |
| Education | 54 | 69 |
| Liveability | 42 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pokolbin | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,049 | 55 |
| Median age | 57 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,395 | $2,250 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 57.6% |
| Born in Australia | 75.2% | 76.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Pokolbin High Growth · Rothbury High Growth
Property
| Pokolbin | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.88M | $1.44M |
| Median unit price | $342K | $1.25M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 18 |
Median price history
Safety
| Pokolbin | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,144 | 7,273 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,430 | 7,273 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 763 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,297 | 27,273 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pokolbin | 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: Pokolbin · Rothbury
Transport
| Pokolbin | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 15 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.2 km | 7.9 km |
Liveability
| Pokolbin | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 25 | 3 |
| Parks | 7 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 47.8 km | 49.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 123.2 km | 128.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.3 km | 12.8 km |
Population & growth
| Pokolbin | Rothbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,049 | 55 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,346 | 71 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,957 | 103 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.43% | 6.59% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Pokolbin or Rothbury?
Rothbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.44M versus $1.88M.
Which has better public transport, Pokolbin or Rothbury?
Pokolbin has the higher transport score (Pokolbin 15/100 vs Rothbury 0/100).
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