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Coasters Retreat vs Great Mackerel Beach

The verdict

Coasters Retreat is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $2.25M in Great Mackerel Beach. Great Mackerel Beach rates higher for education (80 vs 70). Coasters Retreat has a shorter estimated CBD commute (105 vs 110 min).

Scores

Coasters RetreatGreat Mackerel Beach
Coasters RetreatGreat Mackerel Beach
Overall2932
Transport00
Education7080
Liveability2424

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Coasters RetreatGreat Mackerel Beach
Population3050
Median age6657
Median household income (wk)$2,250$1,124
Bachelor degree or higher40.0%55.6%
Born in Australia86.7%78.0%
Avg household size1.91.7

Growth: Coasters Retreat Stable · Great Mackerel Beach Stable

Property

Coasters RetreatGreat Mackerel Beach
Median house price$1.81M$2.25M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$1,700$1,700
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Coasters RetreatGreat Mackerel Beach
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k3,3330
Total incidents /100k (all)20,00010,000

Total incidents over time

Schools

Coasters RetreatGreat Mackerel Beach
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Coasters Retreat · Great Mackerel Beach

Transport

Coasters RetreatGreat Mackerel Beach
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)105110
Nearest train station (km)9.3 km8.3 km

Liveability

Coasters RetreatGreat Mackerel Beach
Summer max temp25.5°C25.5°C
Winter max temp16.5°C16.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)170 m130 m
Distance to CBD (km)31.0 km32.5 km
Nearest beach (km)700 m140 m
Nearest hospital (km)17.4 km18.9 km

Population & growth

Coasters RetreatGreat Mackerel Beach
Population (2021)3050
Estimated 20253051
Projected 20413151
Annual growth rate0.00%0.50%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Coasters Retreat or Great Mackerel Beach?

Coasters Retreat is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.81M versus $2.25M.

Which has better public transport, Coasters Retreat or Great Mackerel Beach?

Coasters Retreat and Great Mackerel Beach have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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