Andrews Farm vs Macdonald Park
The verdict
Andrews Farm rates higher for liveability (55 vs 25). Macdonald Park is closer to the coast (12.4 km vs 13.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Andrews Farm rates higher (46 vs 5/100 in Macdonald Park).
Scores
Andrews FarmMacdonald Park
| Andrews Farm | Macdonald Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 31 |
| Transport | 55 | 35 |
| Education | 30 | 32 |
| Liveability | 55 | 25 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Andrews Farm | Macdonald Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,699 | 503 |
| Median age | 28 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,465 | $1,557 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.6% | 19.4% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 69.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Andrews Farm Moderate Growth · Macdonald Park High Growth
Property
| Andrews Farm | Macdonald Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $684K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Andrews Farm | Macdonald Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 414 | 596 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 241 | 994 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,380 | 8,350 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Andrews Farm | Macdonald Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Andrews Farm · Macdonald Park
Transport
| Andrews Farm | Macdonald Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 98 | 99 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 4.2 km |
Liveability
| Andrews Farm | Macdonald Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.5 km | 12.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.7 km | 29.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.1 km | 8.9 km |
Population & growth
| Andrews Farm | Macdonald Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,699 | 503 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,545 | 744 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,626 | 1,061 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.35% | 10.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Andrews Farm or Macdonald Park?
Andrews Farm has the higher residential safety score (Andrews Farm 46/100 vs Macdonald Park 5/100).
Which has better public transport, Andrews Farm or Macdonald Park?
Andrews Farm has the higher transport score (Andrews Farm 55/100 vs Macdonald Park 35/100).
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