Electrona vs Margate
The verdict
Margate rates higher for education (64 vs 52). Electrona is closer to the coast (680 m vs 2.5 km).
Scores
ElectronaMargate
| Electrona | Margate | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 52 |
| Transport | 29 | 29 |
| Education | 52 | 64 |
| Liveability | 61 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Electrona | Margate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 391 | 4,239 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,828 | $1,886 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.4% | 40.1% |
| Born in Australia | 85.7% | 83.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Electrona Moderate Growth · Margate Moderate Growth
Property
| Electrona | Margate | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Electrona | Margate | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Electrona | Margate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,049 |
See the full school list on each profile: Electrona · Margate
Transport
| Electrona | Margate | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Electrona | Margate | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 21.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 680 m | 2.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.8 km | 17.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.1 km | 4.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.5 km | 17.8 km |
Population & growth
| Electrona | Margate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 391 | 4,239 |
| Estimated 2025 | 398 | 4,312 |
| Projected 2041 | 463 | 5,024 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.44% | 0.43% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Electrona or Margate?
Electrona and Margate have similar transport scores.
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs
Electrona
vs