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Galong vs McMahons Reef

The verdict

Galong rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Galong is closer to the coast (189.3 km vs 195.4 km).

Scores

GalongMcMahons Reef
GalongMcMahons Reef
Overall4518
Transport640
Education4733
Liveability2422

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

Demographics

GalongMcMahons Reef
Population23568
Median age4440
Median household income (wk)$1,111$1,187
Bachelor degree or higher28.1%20.7%
Born in Australia77.5%79.4%
Avg household size2.32.4

Growth: Galong Stable · McMahons Reef Stable

Property

GalongMcMahons Reef
Median house price$312KData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$375$450
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

GalongMcMahons Reef
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k4260
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k8510
Total incidents /100k (all)6,3834,412

Total incidents over time

Schools

GalongMcMahons Reef
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Galong · McMahons Reef

Transport

GalongMcMahons Reef
Transport score640
Train stations10
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)770 m17.0 km

Liveability

GalongMcMahons Reef
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)620620
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks30
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)189.3 km195.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)256.6 km272.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)19.1 km17.0 km

Population & growth

GalongMcMahons Reef
Population (2021)23568
Estimated 202523969
Projected 204124771
Annual growth rate0.42%0.37%

Common questions

Which has better public transport, Galong or McMahons Reef?

Galong has the higher transport score (Galong 64/100 vs McMahons Reef 0/100).

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