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Ruthven vs Tuckurimba

The verdict

Ruthven is more affordable, with a median house price of $895K versus $1.16M in Tuckurimba. Tuckurimba rates higher for education (38 vs 29). Tuckurimba is closer to the coast (15.1 km vs 20.9 km).

Scores

RuthvenTuckurimba
RuthvenTuckurimba
Overall1417
Transport00
Education2938
Liveability1616

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

Demographics

RuthvenTuckurimba
Population114112
Median age4040
Median household income (wk)$2,208$1,687
Bachelor degree or higher26.3%36.8%
Born in Australia80.7%88.4%
Avg household size2.92.9

Growth: Ruthven Stable · Tuckurimba Stable

Property

RuthvenTuckurimba
Median house price$895K$1.16M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

RuthvenTuckurimba
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0893
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k2,6320
Total incidents /100k (all)3,509893

Total incidents over time

Schools

RuthvenTuckurimba
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Ruthven · Tuckurimba

Transport

RuthvenTuckurimba
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)13.3 km12.3 km

Liveability

RuthvenTuckurimba
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)20.9 km15.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)583.7 km583.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)13.6 km16.4 km

Population & growth

RuthvenTuckurimba
Population (2021)114112
Estimated 2025117115
Projected 2041121119
Annual growth rate0.65%0.66%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Ruthven or Tuckurimba?

Ruthven is more affordable, with a median house price of $895K versus $1.16M.

Which has better public transport, Ruthven or Tuckurimba?

Ruthven and Tuckurimba have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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