Candelo vs Myrtle Mountain
The verdict
Myrtle Mountain is more affordable, with a median house price of $790K versus $855K in Candelo. Candelo rates higher for liveability (27 vs 22). Myrtle Mountain is closer to the coast (20.7 km vs 24.5 km).
Scores
CandeloMyrtle Mountain
| Candelo | Myrtle Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 22 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 48 | 49 |
| Liveability | 27 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Candelo | Myrtle Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 780 | 75 |
| Median age | 46 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,256 | $1,625 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.6% | 36.0% |
| Born in Australia | 76.3% | 78.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Candelo Declining · Myrtle Mountain Declining
Property
| Candelo | Myrtle Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $855K | $790K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Candelo | Myrtle Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 94 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 256 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,462 | 0 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Candelo | Myrtle Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Candelo · Myrtle Mountain
Transport
| Candelo | Myrtle Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 13.9 km | 11.5 km |
Liveability
| Candelo | Myrtle Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 850 | 850 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.5 km | 20.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 352.9 km | 358.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.3 km | 19.1 km |
Population & growth
| Candelo | Myrtle Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 780 | 75 |
| Estimated 2025 | 815 | 78 |
| Projected 2041 | 780 | 75 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.10% | 0.99% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Candelo or Myrtle Mountain?
Myrtle Mountain is more affordable, with a median house price of $790K versus $855K.
Which has better public transport, Candelo or Myrtle Mountain?
Candelo and Myrtle Mountain have similar transport scores.
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