Blewitt Springs vs McLaren Vale
The verdict
McLaren Vale rates higher for liveability (32 vs 6). McLaren Vale is closer to the coast (6.9 km vs 11.4 km).
Scores
Blewitt SpringsMcLaren Vale
| Blewitt Springs | McLaren Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 32 |
| Transport | 0 | 20 |
| Education | 49 | 46 |
| Liveability | 6 | 32 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blewitt Springs | McLaren Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 346 | 4,061 |
| Median age | 49 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,050 | $1,331 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.5% | 30.6% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 69.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Blewitt Springs Moderate Growth · McLaren Vale Moderate Growth
Property
| Blewitt Springs | McLaren Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $957K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 21.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $735 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Blewitt Springs | McLaren Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 289 | 98 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 74 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,023 | 3,103 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blewitt Springs | McLaren Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,023 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blewitt Springs · McLaren Vale
Transport
| Blewitt Springs | McLaren Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 20 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 92 | 107 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.8 km | 6.2 km |
Liveability
| Blewitt Springs | McLaren Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 19 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 18 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.4 km | 6.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.7 km | 31.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 24.6 km | 29.3 km |
Population & growth
| Blewitt Springs | McLaren Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 346 | 4,061 |
| Estimated 2025 | 411 | 4,825 |
| Projected 2041 | 425 | 4,991 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.40% | 4.40% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Blewitt Springs or McLaren Vale?
McLaren Vale has the higher transport score (Blewitt Springs 0/100 vs McLaren Vale 20/100).
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