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Rous Mill vs Rous

The verdict

Rous Mill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.51M in Rous. Rous rates higher for transport (35 vs 0).

Scores

Rous MillRous
Rous MillRous
Overall2336
Transport035
Education5761
Liveability1616

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

Demographics

Rous MillRous
Population204230
Median age4948
Median household income (wk)$1,562$1,687
Bachelor degree or higher42.0%46.6%
Born in Australia80.4%76.1%
Avg household size2.72.8

Growth: Rous Mill Moderate Growth · Rous Moderate Growth

Property

Rous MillRous
Median house price$1.25M$1.51M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$765$765
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Rous MillRous
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)4902,174

Total incidents over time

Schools

Rous MillRous
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,028

See the full school list on each profile: Rous Mill · Rous

Transport

Rous MillRous
Transport score035
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)6.8 km4.0 km

Liveability

Rous MillRous
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks01
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)15.1 km14.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)592.3 km594.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.8 km12.7 km

Population & growth

Rous MillRous
Population (2021)204230
Estimated 2025216243
Projected 2041227256
Annual growth rate1.44%1.38%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Rous Mill or Rous?

Rous Mill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.51M.

Which has better public transport, Rous Mill or Rous?

Rous has the higher transport score (Rous Mill 0/100 vs Rous 35/100).

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Data sources

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