Bald Knob vs Mount Mellum
The verdict
Bald Knob rates higher for education (67 vs 60). Mount Mellum rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Mount Mellum is closer to the coast (14.4 km vs 18.4 km).
Scores
Bald KnobMount Mellum
| Bald Knob | Mount Mellum | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 41 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 67 | 60 |
| Liveability | 30 | 30 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bald Knob | Mount Mellum | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 280 | 457 |
| Median age | 60 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,812 | $1,947 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.5% | 41.5% |
| Born in Australia | 75.7% | 71.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Bald Knob — · Mount Mellum —
Property
| Bald Knob | Mount Mellum | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Bald Knob | Mount Mellum | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 357 | 438 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 357 | 219 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bald Knob | Mount Mellum | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Bald Knob · Mount Mellum
Transport
| Bald Knob | Mount Mellum | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| 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) | 5.8 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Bald Knob | Mount Mellum | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 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) | 18.4 km | 14.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 77.0 km | 73.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.8 km | 19.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bald Knob | Mount Mellum | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 280 | 457 |
| Estimated 2025 | 286 | 621 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 7.97% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bald Knob or Mount Mellum?
Mount Mellum has the higher transport score (Bald Knob 0/100 vs Mount Mellum 35/100).
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