Tongarra vs Yellow Rock (Shellharbour)
The verdict
Tongarra rates higher for education (46 vs 41). Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) is closer to the coast (10.8 km vs 15.2 km).
Scores
TongarraYellow Rock (Shellharbour)
| Tongarra | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 26 |
| Transport | 17 | 16 |
| Education | 46 | 41 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Tongarra | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 141 | 226 |
| Median age | 46 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,041 | $2,321 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Born in Australia | 84.4% | 87.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.2 |
Growth: Tongarra High Growth · Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) High Growth
Property
| Tongarra | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $950K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Tongarra | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,418 | 885 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Tongarra | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Tongarra · Yellow Rock (Shellharbour)
Transport
| Tongarra | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 17 | 16 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 239 | 238 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.7 km | 7.0 km |
Liveability
| Tongarra | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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) | 15.2 km | 10.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 91.9 km | 91.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.6 km | 10.5 km |
Population & growth
| Tongarra | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 141 | 226 |
| Estimated 2025 | 174 | 280 |
| Projected 2041 | 226 | 362 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.40% | 5.50% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Tongarra or Yellow Rock (Shellharbour)?
Tongarra has the higher transport score (Tongarra 17/100 vs Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) 16/100).
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