Bees Creek vs McMinns Lagoon
The verdict
McMinns Lagoon rates higher for education (43 vs 31). Bees Creek is closer to the coast (3.7 km vs 6.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bees Creek rates higher (90 vs 82/100 in McMinns Lagoon).
Scores
Bees CreekMcMinns Lagoon
| Bees Creek | McMinns Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 26 |
| Transport | 21 | 18 |
| Education | 31 | 43 |
| Liveability | 16 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bees Creek | McMinns Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 803 | 687 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,258 | $2,516 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.3% | 25.8% |
| Born in Australia | 75.1% | 80.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Bees Creek High Growth · McMinns Lagoon High Growth
Property
| Bees Creek | McMinns Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Bees Creek | McMinns Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 249 | 291 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 747 | 873 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,252 | 4,252 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bees Creek | McMinns Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Bees Creek · McMinns Lagoon
Transport
| Bees Creek | McMinns Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 18 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 92 | 91 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Bees Creek | McMinns Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| 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) | 3.7 km | 6.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.6 km | 26.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 31.3 km | 29.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bees Creek | McMinns Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 803 | 687 |
| Estimated 2025 | 898 | 735 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,174 | 1,004 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.83% | 1.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bees Creek or McMinns Lagoon?
Bees Creek has the higher residential safety score (Bees Creek 90/100 vs McMinns Lagoon 82/100).
Which has better public transport, Bees Creek or McMinns Lagoon?
Bees Creek has the higher transport score (Bees Creek 21/100 vs McMinns Lagoon 18/100).
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