The Pocket vs Yelgun
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The verdict
Yelgun is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.41M in The Pocket. Yelgun rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Yelgun is closer to the coast (5.2 km vs 7.8 km).
Scores
The PocketYelgun
| The Pocket | Yelgun | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 40 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 56 | 66 |
| Liveability | 16 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| The Pocket | Yelgun | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 231 | 88 |
| Median age | 44 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,812 | $1,343 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.3% | 46.0% |
| Born in Australia | 61.9% | 80.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: The Pocket Stable · Yelgun Stable
Property
| The Pocket | Yelgun | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $1.28M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $995 | $995 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| The Pocket | Yelgun | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 1,136 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 2,273 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 2,273 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,628 | 30,682 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| The Pocket | Yelgun | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,055 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: The Pocket · Yelgun
Transport
| The Pocket | Yelgun | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| 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) | 5.5 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| The Pocket | Yelgun | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.8 km | 5.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 634.4 km | 638.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.4 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.9 km | 18.6 km |
Population & growth
| The Pocket | Yelgun | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 231 | 88 |
| Estimated 2025 | 252 | 96 |
| Projected 2041 | 253 | 97 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.20% | 2.20% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, The Pocket or Yelgun?
Yelgun is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.41M.
Which has better public transport, The Pocket or Yelgun?
Yelgun has the higher transport score (The Pocket 0/100 vs Yelgun 35/100).
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