Upper Barron vs Wongabel
The verdict
Upper Barron rates higher for education (44 vs 38). Wongabel is closer to the coast (48.4 km vs 49.6 km).
Scores
Upper BarronWongabel
| Upper Barron | Wongabel | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 18 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 44 | 38 |
| Liveability | 19 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Upper Barron | Wongabel | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 503 | 251 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,426 | $1,478 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.6% | 20.2% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 86.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.1 |
Growth: Upper Barron — · Wongabel —
Property
| Upper Barron | Wongabel | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | 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) | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Upper Barron | Wongabel | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,590 | 1,594 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 398 | 398 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,580 | 7,580 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Upper Barron | Wongabel | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Upper Barron · Wongabel
Transport
| Upper Barron | Wongabel | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1224.0 km | 1231.6 km |
Liveability
| Upper Barron | Wongabel | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| 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) | 49.6 km | 48.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1360.9 km | 1368.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.2 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Upper Barron | Wongabel | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 503 | 251 |
| Estimated 2025 | 532 | 265 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.37% |
Common questions
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