Castlemaine vs McKenzie Hill
The verdict
Castlemaine is more affordable, with a median house price of $708K versus $728K in McKenzie Hill. Castlemaine rates higher for liveability (64 vs 21). On the separate residential safety score, McKenzie Hill rates higher (90 vs 64/100 in Castlemaine).
Scores
| Castlemaine | McKenzie Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 43 |
| Transport | 83 | 48 |
| Education | 72 | 64 |
| Liveability | 64 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Castlemaine | McKenzie Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,506 | 775 |
| Median age | 52 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,106 | $1,477 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.8% | 37.6% |
| Born in Australia | 78.4% | 85.4% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Castlemaine Moderate Growth · McKenzie Hill Moderate Growth
Property
| Castlemaine | McKenzie Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $708K | $728K |
| Median unit price | $581K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -4.8% | 10.3% |
| 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
Safety
| Castlemaine | McKenzie Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 546 | 258 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 173 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 413 | 129 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,821 | 1,419 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Castlemaine | McKenzie Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 0 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,069 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Castlemaine · McKenzie Hill
Transport
| Castlemaine | McKenzie Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 48 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 590 m | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Castlemaine | McKenzie Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 34 | 0 |
| Parks | 16 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 33 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 104.6 km | 105.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 106.6 km | 107.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 64.3 km | 61.7 km |
Population & growth
| Castlemaine | McKenzie Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,506 | 775 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,738 | 799 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,824 | 911 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.76% | 0.77% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Castlemaine or McKenzie Hill?
McKenzie Hill has the higher residential safety score (Castlemaine 64/100 vs McKenzie Hill 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Castlemaine or McKenzie Hill?
Castlemaine is more affordable, with a median house price of $708K versus $728K.
Which has better public transport, Castlemaine or McKenzie Hill?
Castlemaine has the higher transport score (Castlemaine 83/100 vs McKenzie Hill 48/100).
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