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Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) vs Woodburn (Richmond Valley)

The verdict

Woodburn (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $471K versus $562K 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)
Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
Overall2443
Transport3564
Education2031
Liveability1631

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)
Population357743
Median age4341
Median household income (wk)$1,833$1,386
Bachelor degree or higher16.7%14.8%
Born in Australia79.3%80.5%
Avg household size2.92.5

Growth: Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) Stable · Woodburn (Richmond Valley) Stable

Property

Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
Median house price$562K$471K
Median unit priceData not available$363K
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$540$642
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)2622

Median price history

Safety

Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not availableData not available
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not availableData not available
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)Data not availableData not available

Total incidents over time

Data not available

Schools

Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available918

See the full school list on each profile: Swan Bay (Richmond Valley) · Woodburn (Richmond Valley)

Transport

Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
Transport score3564
Train stations01
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)5.0 km3.4 km

Liveability

Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants07
Parks02
PlaygroundsData not available2
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)13.6 km7.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)568.7 km568.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not available8.2 km
Nearest hospital (km)30.2 km33.2 km

Population & growth

Swan Bay (Richmond Valley)Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
Population (2021)357743
Estimated 2025384799
Projected 2041375780
Annual growth rate1.84%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 $471K versus $562K.

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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Data sources

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