Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) vs Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
The verdict
Woodburn (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $539K versus $608K in Swan Bay (Richmond Valley). Woodburn (Richmond Valley) rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). Woodburn (Richmond Valley) is closer to the coast (7.6 km vs 13.6 km).
Scores
| Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | Woodburn (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 43 |
| Transport | 35 | 64 |
| Education | 20 | 31 |
| Liveability | 16 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | Woodburn (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 357 | 743 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,833 | $1,386 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.7% | 14.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.3% | 80.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) Stable · Woodburn (Richmond Valley) Stable
Property
| Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | Woodburn (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $608K | $539K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $397K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 24 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | Woodburn (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 280 | 135 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 280 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 269 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,961 | 4,442 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | Woodburn (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) · Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
Transport
| Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | Woodburn (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | Woodburn (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.6 km | 7.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 568.7 km | 568.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 30.2 km | 33.2 km |
Population & growth
| Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) | Woodburn (Richmond Valley) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 357 | 743 |
| Estimated 2025 | 384 | 799 |
| Projected 2041 | 375 | 780 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.84% | 1.83% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) or Woodburn (Richmond Valley)?
Woodburn (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $539K versus $608K.
Which has better public transport, Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) or Woodburn (Richmond Valley)?
Woodburn (Richmond Valley) has the higher transport score (Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) 35/100 vs Woodburn (Richmond Valley) 64/100).
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