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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
TongarraTullimbar
Overall2739
Transport1726
Education4647
Liveability2244

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

Demographics

TongarraTullimbar
Population1411,840
Median age4632
Median household income (wk)$3,041$2,217
Bachelor degree or higher25.0%30.2%
Born in Australia84.4%84.3%
Avg household size3.12.9

Growth: Tongarra High Growth · Tullimbar High Growth

Property

TongarraTullimbar
Median house price$950K$890K
Median unit priceData not available$852K
House price YoYData not available9.8%
Median rent — house (wk)$750$750
Rental yield (house)Data not available4.3%
Days on market (house)Data not available36

Median price history

Safety

TongarraTullimbar
Residential safety score80
Break & enter dwelling /100k0109
Motor vehicle theft /100k054
Domestic assault /100k0489
Total incidents /100k (all)1,4183,207

Total incidents over time

Schools

TongarraTullimbar
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,010

See the full school list on each profile: Tongarra · Tullimbar

Transport

TongarraTullimbar
Transport score1726
Train stations00
Bus stops511
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)7.7 km5.5 km

Liveability

TongarraTullimbar
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp17.5°C17.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,2501,250
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks05
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)15.2 km11.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)91.9 km89.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)13.6 km9.3 km

Population & growth

TongarraTullimbar
Population (2021)1411,840
Estimated 20251742,276
Projected 20412262,951
Annual growth rate5.40%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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Data sources

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