Thurgoona vs Wirlinga
The verdict
Thurgoona is more affordable, with a median house price of $720K versus $734K in Wirlinga. Thurgoona rates higher for liveability (53 vs 10).
Scores
ThurgoonaWirlinga
| Thurgoona | Wirlinga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 17 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 49 | 45 |
| Liveability | 53 | 10 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Thurgoona | Wirlinga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,028 | 395 |
| Median age | 34 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,953 | $2,284 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.4% | 27.8% |
| Born in Australia | 85.9% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Thurgoona High Growth · Wirlinga High Growth
Property
| Thurgoona | Wirlinga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $720K | $734K |
| Median unit price | $275K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Thurgoona | Wirlinga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 118 | 506 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 127 | 253 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 408 | 1,013 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,400 | 5,317 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Thurgoona | Wirlinga | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,046 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Thurgoona · Wirlinga
Transport
| Thurgoona | Wirlinga | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 6.8 km | 12.3 km |
Liveability
| Thurgoona | Wirlinga | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 700 | 700 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 18 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 212 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 220.7 km | 219.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 454.3 km | 449.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 10.9 km |
Population & growth
| Thurgoona | Wirlinga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,028 | 395 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,856 | 460 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,427 | 732 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.91% | 3.88% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Thurgoona or Wirlinga?
Thurgoona is more affordable, with a median house price of $720K versus $734K.
Which has better public transport, Thurgoona or Wirlinga?
Thurgoona and Wirlinga have similar transport scores.
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