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South Arm (Nambucca Valley) vs Taylors Arm

The verdict

Taylors Arm is more affordable, with a median house price of $609K versus $818K in South Arm (Nambucca Valley). Taylors Arm rates higher for education (38 vs 33). South Arm (Nambucca Valley) is closer to the coast (23.8 km vs 25.0 km).

Scores

South Arm (Nambucca Valley)Taylors Arm
South Arm (Nambucca Valley)Taylors Arm
Overall1819
Transport00
Education3338
Liveability2222

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

Demographics

South Arm (Nambucca Valley)Taylors Arm
Population311133
Median age4954
Median household income (wk)$900$885
Bachelor degree or higher20.8%17.3%
Born in Australia78.5%73.7%
Avg household size2.52.2

Growth: South Arm (Nambucca Valley) Stable · Taylors Arm Stable

Property

South Arm (Nambucca Valley)Taylors Arm
Median house price$818K$609K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$525$550
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

South Arm (Nambucca Valley)Taylors Arm
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available1,504
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available752
Domestic assault /100kData not available0
Total incidents /100k (all)Data not available7,519

Total incidents over time

Schools

South Arm (Nambucca Valley)Taylors Arm
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: South Arm (Nambucca Valley) · Taylors Arm

Transport

South Arm (Nambucca Valley)Taylors Arm
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)16.6 km18.6 km

Liveability

South Arm (Nambucca Valley)Taylors Arm
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,7001,700
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)23.8 km25.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)382.3 km374.2 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)19.4 km22.0 km

Population & growth

South Arm (Nambucca Valley)Taylors Arm
Population (2021)311133
Estimated 2025329141
Projected 2041325139
Annual growth rate1.42%1.47%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, South Arm (Nambucca Valley) or Taylors Arm?

Taylors Arm is more affordable, with a median house price of $609K versus $818K.

Which has better public transport, South Arm (Nambucca Valley) or Taylors Arm?

South Arm (Nambucca Valley) and Taylors Arm have similar transport scores.

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