Tongarra vs Tullimbar
The verdict
Tullimbar is more affordable, with a median house price of $890K versus $950K in Tongarra. Tullimbar rates higher for liveability (44 vs 22). Tullimbar is closer to the coast (11.1 km vs 15.2 km).
Scores
TongarraTullimbar
| Tongarra | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 39 |
| Transport | 17 | 26 |
| Education | 46 | 47 |
| Liveability | 22 | 44 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Tongarra | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 141 | 1,840 |
| Median age | 46 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,041 | $2,217 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.0% | 30.2% |
| Born in Australia | 84.4% | 84.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Growth: Tongarra High Growth · Tullimbar High Growth
Property
| Tongarra | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $950K | $890K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $852K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 9.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Tongarra | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 109 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 54 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 489 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,418 | 3,207 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Tongarra | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,010 |
See the full school list on each profile: Tongarra · Tullimbar
Transport
| Tongarra | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 17 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.7 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Tongarra | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.2 km | 11.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 91.9 km | 89.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.6 km | 9.3 km |
Population & growth
| Tongarra | Tullimbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 141 | 1,840 |
| Estimated 2025 | 174 | 2,276 |
| Projected 2041 | 226 | 2,951 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.40% | 5.46% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Tongarra or Tullimbar?
Tullimbar is more affordable, with a median house price of $890K versus $950K.
Which has better public transport, Tongarra or Tullimbar?
Tullimbar has the higher transport score (Tongarra 17/100 vs Tullimbar 26/100).
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