Balcomba vs Mackenzie (Central Highlands)
The verdict
Mackenzie (Central Highlands) is closer to the coast (81.0 km vs 84.4 km).
Scores
BalcombaMackenzie (Central Highlands)
| Balcomba | Mackenzie (Central Highlands) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6 | 6 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 0 | 0 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balcomba | Mackenzie (Central Highlands) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29 | 30 |
| Median age | 31 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,124 | $1,125 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 48.3% | 86.7% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: Balcomba — · Mackenzie (Central Highlands) —
Property
| Balcomba | Mackenzie (Central Highlands) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Balcomba | Mackenzie (Central Highlands) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,415 | 7,415 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balcomba | Mackenzie (Central Highlands) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Balcomba · Mackenzie (Central Highlands)
Transport
| Balcomba | Mackenzie (Central Highlands) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 440.9 km | 473.1 km |
Liveability
| Balcomba | Mackenzie (Central Highlands) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.2°C | 23.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| 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) | 84.4 km | 81.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 573.9 km | 605.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 82.2 km | 71.9 km |
Population & growth
| Balcomba | Mackenzie (Central Highlands) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 29 | 30 |
| Estimated 2025 | 30 | 31 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.85% | 0.82% |
Common questions
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