Tongala vs Yambuna
The verdict
Tongala rates higher for liveability (23 vs 8). Tongala is closer to the coast (176.3 km vs 186.9 km).
Scores
TongalaYambuna
| Tongala | Yambuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 10 |
| Transport | 7 | 0 |
| Education | 35 | 25 |
| Liveability | 23 | 8 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Tongala | Yambuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,973 | 109 |
| Median age | 41 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,220 | $1,850 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.5% | 15.9% |
| Born in Australia | 86.1% | 77.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 3.1 |
Growth: Tongala Stable · Yambuna Stable
Property
| Tongala | Yambuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $341K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 7.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | 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
| Tongala | Yambuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 101 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 101 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 608 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,700 | 2,752 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Tongala | Yambuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | Data not available |
Transport
| Tongala | Yambuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 7 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 22.4 km | 19.7 km |
Liveability
| Tongala | Yambuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.6°C | 13.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 470 | 470 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 176.3 km | 186.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 174.4 km | 185.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 22.3 km | 20.1 km |
Population & growth
| Tongala | Yambuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,973 | 109 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,934 | 107 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,131 | 118 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.50% | -0.46% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Tongala or Yambuna?
Tongala has the higher transport score (Tongala 7/100 vs Yambuna 0/100).
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