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South Arm (Nambucca Valley) vs Yarranbella

The verdict

Yarranbella is more affordable, with a median house price of $800K versus $818K in South Arm (Nambucca Valley). Yarranbella is closer to the coast (20.8 km vs 23.8 km).

Scores

South Arm (Nambucca Valley)Yarranbella
South Arm (Nambucca Valley)Yarranbella
Overall1819
Transport00
Education3336
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)Yarranbella
Population311207
Median age4946
Median household income (wk)$900$914
Bachelor degree or higher20.8%15.3%
Born in Australia78.5%78.3%
Avg household size2.52.6

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

Property

South Arm (Nambucca Valley)Yarranbella
Median house price$818K$800K
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 available42

Median price history

Safety

South Arm (Nambucca Valley)Yarranbella
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available483
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available483
Domestic assault /100kData not available483
Total incidents /100k (all)Data not available4,831

Total incidents over time

Schools

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

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

Transport

South Arm (Nambucca Valley)Yarranbella
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 km13.8 km

Liveability

South Arm (Nambucca Valley)Yarranbella
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 km20.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)382.3 km379.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)19.4 km16.9 km

Population & growth

South Arm (Nambucca Valley)Yarranbella
Population (2021)311207
Estimated 2025329219
Projected 2041325217
Annual growth rate1.42%1.42%

Common questions

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

Yarranbella is more affordable, with a median house price of $800K versus $818K.

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

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

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