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The Gap (Richmond Valley) vs Woodburn (Richmond Valley)

The verdict

Woodburn (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $471K versus $805K in The Gap (Richmond Valley). The Gap (Richmond Valley) rates higher for education (42 vs 31). Woodburn (Richmond Valley) rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). The Gap (Richmond Valley) is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 7.6 km).

Scores

The Gap (Richmond Valley)Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
The Gap (Richmond Valley)Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
Overall1843
Transport064
Education4231
Liveability1631

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

Demographics

The Gap (Richmond Valley)Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
Population0743
Median ageData not available41
Median household income (wk)Data not available$1,386
Bachelor degree or higherData not available14.8%
Born in AustraliaData not available80.5%
Avg household sizeData not available2.5

Growth: The Gap (Richmond Valley) Stable · Woodburn (Richmond Valley) Stable

Property

The Gap (Richmond Valley)Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
Median house price$805K$471K
Median unit priceData not available$363K
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$642$642
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)2822

Median price history

Safety

The Gap (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

The Gap (Richmond Valley)Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available918

See the full school list on each profile: The Gap (Richmond Valley) · Woodburn (Richmond Valley)

Transport

The Gap (Richmond Valley)Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
Transport score064
Train stations01
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)7.0 km3.4 km

Liveability

The Gap (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)1.9 km7.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)562.3 km568.4 km
Nearest beach (km)6.5 km8.2 km
Nearest hospital (km)36.7 km33.2 km

Population & growth

The Gap (Richmond Valley)Woodburn (Richmond Valley)
Population (2021)0743
Estimated 2025Data not available799
Projected 2041Data not available780
Annual growth rateData not available1.83%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, The Gap (Richmond Valley) or Woodburn (Richmond Valley)?

Woodburn (Richmond Valley) is more affordable, with a median house price of $471K versus $805K.

Which has better public transport, The Gap (Richmond Valley) or Woodburn (Richmond Valley)?

Woodburn (Richmond Valley) has the higher transport score (The Gap (Richmond Valley) 0/100 vs Woodburn (Richmond Valley) 64/100).

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