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Sawtell vs Toormina

The verdict

Toormina is more affordable, with a median house price of $723K versus $1.24M in Sawtell. Sawtell rates higher for education (52 vs 38). Toormina rates higher for transport (70 vs 54).

Scores

SawtellToormina
SawtellToormina
Overall5558
Transport5470
Education5238
Liveability5964

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

Demographics

SawtellToormina
Population3,7886,171
Median age4745
Median household income (wk)$1,405$1,059
Bachelor degree or higher39.3%21.8%
Born in Australia83.1%81.0%
Avg household size2.32.3

Growth: Sawtell Stable · Toormina Stable

Property

SawtellToormina
Median house price$1.24M$723K
Median unit price$819K$539K
House price YoY-6.3%0.9%
Median rent — house (wk)$640$640
Rental yield (house)2.6%4.2%
Days on market (house)3034

Median price history

Safety

SawtellToormina
Residential safety score2023
Break & enter dwelling /100k792373
Motor vehicle theft /100k528373
Domestic assault /100k4751,296
Total incidents /100k (all)6,78511,311

Total incidents over time

Schools

SawtellToormina
Total schools15
Government13
Independent01
Average ICSEA1,009950

See the full school list on each profile: Sawtell · Toormina

Transport

SawtellToormina
Transport score5470
Train stations02
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)1.0 km1.0 km

Liveability

SawtellToormina
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,7001,700
Supermarkets03
Cafes & restaurants82
Parks62
Playgrounds34
Swimming pools21Data not available
Medical GPs02
Distance to coast (km)810 m1.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)428.3 km429.4 km
Nearest beach (km)780 m1.8 km
Nearest hospital (km)5.7 km4.2 km

Population & growth

SawtellToormina
Population (2021)3,7886,171
Estimated 20253,8756,313
Projected 20413,9846,490
Annual growth rate0.57%0.57%

Common questions

Which is safer, Sawtell or Toormina?

Toormina has the higher residential safety score (Sawtell 20/100 vs Toormina 23/100).

Which is more affordable, Sawtell or Toormina?

Toormina is more affordable, with a median house price of $723K versus $1.24M.

Which has better schools, Sawtell or Toormina?

Sawtell has a higher average school ICSEA (Sawtell 1009 vs Toormina 950; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Sawtell or Toormina?

Toormina has the higher transport score (Sawtell 54/100 vs Toormina 70/100).

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Data sources

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