Tannum Sands vs Wurdong Heights
The verdict
Tannum Sands rates higher for liveability (43 vs 16). Tannum Sands is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 7.7 km).
Scores
Tannum SandsWurdong Heights
| Tannum Sands | Wurdong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 17 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 42 | 39 |
| Liveability | 43 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Tannum Sands | Wurdong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,227 | 465 |
| Median age | 41 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,035 | $2,583 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.9% | 21.0% |
| Born in Australia | 80.4% | 83.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3 |
Growth: Tannum Sands — · Wurdong Heights —
Property
| Tannum Sands | Wurdong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Tannum Sands | Wurdong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 80 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 689 | 645 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 249 | 215 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,690 | 9,690 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Tannum Sands | Wurdong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Tannum Sands · Wurdong Heights
Transport
| Tannum Sands | Wurdong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 274.8 km | 282.4 km |
Liveability
| Tannum Sands | Wurdong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.2°C | 23.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 18 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 7.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 419.7 km | 426.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 9.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 21.3 km | 13.6 km |
Population & growth
| Tannum Sands | Wurdong Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,227 | 465 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,529 | 489 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.27% |
Common questions
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