Beaconsfield vs Mount Pleasant (Mackay)
The verdict
Mount Pleasant (Mackay) rates higher for liveability (76 vs 66). Beaconsfield is closer to the coast (4.5 km vs 6.0 km).
Scores
BeaconsfieldMount Pleasant (Mackay)
| Beaconsfield | Mount Pleasant (Mackay) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 40 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 43 |
| Liveability | 66 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Beaconsfield | Mount Pleasant (Mackay) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,899 | 4,694 |
| Median age | 37 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,726 | $1,686 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.6% | 28.5% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 78.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Beaconsfield — · Mount Pleasant (Mackay) —
Property
| Beaconsfield | Mount Pleasant (Mackay) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $660 | $730 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Beaconsfield | Mount Pleasant (Mackay) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 746 | 746 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 339 | 341 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,967 | 6,967 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Beaconsfield | Mount Pleasant (Mackay) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1,019 |
See the full school list on each profile: Beaconsfield · Mount Pleasant (Mackay)
Transport
| Beaconsfield | Mount Pleasant (Mackay) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 669.0 km | 666.8 km |
Liveability
| Beaconsfield | Mount Pleasant (Mackay) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.0°C | 23.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,550 | 1,550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.5 km | 6.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 809.8 km | 807.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.5 km | 6.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Beaconsfield | Mount Pleasant (Mackay) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,899 | 4,694 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,284 | 4,851 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.59% | 0.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Beaconsfield or Mount Pleasant (Mackay)?
Beaconsfield and Mount Pleasant (Mackay) have similar residential safety scores (76 and 76/100).
Which has better schools, Beaconsfield or Mount Pleasant (Mackay)?
Mount Pleasant (Mackay) has a higher average school ICSEA (Beaconsfield 990 vs Mount Pleasant (Mackay) 1019; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Beaconsfield or Mount Pleasant (Mackay)?
Beaconsfield and Mount Pleasant (Mackay) have similar transport scores.
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