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 Retreat | Great Mackerel Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 32 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 70 | 80 |
| Liveability | 24 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coasters Retreat | Great Mackerel Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30 | 50 |
| Median age | 66 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,250 | $1,124 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.0% | 55.6% |
| Born in Australia | 86.7% | 78.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 1.7 |
Growth: Coasters Retreat Stable · Great Mackerel Beach Stable
Property
| Coasters Retreat | Great Mackerel Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.81M | $2.25M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Coasters Retreat | Great Mackerel Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 3,333 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 20,000 | 10,000 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coasters Retreat | Great Mackerel Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Coasters Retreat · Great Mackerel Beach
Transport
| Coasters Retreat | Great Mackerel Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 105 | 110 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.3 km | 8.3 km |
Liveability
| Coasters Retreat | Great Mackerel Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| 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) | 170 m | 130 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.0 km | 32.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 700 m | 140 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.4 km | 18.9 km |
Population & growth
| Coasters Retreat | Great Mackerel Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 30 | 50 |
| Estimated 2025 | 30 | 51 |
| Projected 2041 | 31 | 51 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 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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