George Town vs Low Head
The verdict
George Town rates higher for liveability (67 vs 42). Low Head rates higher for education (35 vs 24). Low Head is closer to the coast (1.5 km vs 4.7 km).
Scores
George TownLow Head
| George Town | Low Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 30 |
| Transport | 11 | 14 |
| Education | 24 | 35 |
| Liveability | 67 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| George Town | Low Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,536 | 619 |
| Median age | 45 | 61 |
| Median household income (wk) | $901 | $983 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.8% | 28.4% |
| Born in Australia | 82.0% | 76.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 1.9 |
Growth: George Town Stable · Low Head Stable
Property
| George Town | Low Head | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| George Town | Low Head | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| George Town | Low Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 912 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: George Town · Low Head
Transport
| George Town | Low Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 11 | 14 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| George Town | Low Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.6°C | 12.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 660 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 1 |
| Parks | 12 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 202.3 km | 206.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.3 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 43.7 km | 40.3 km |
Population & growth
| George Town | Low Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,536 | 619 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,644 | 634 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,685 | 639 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.59% | 0.60% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, George Town or Low Head?
Low Head has the higher transport score (George Town 11/100 vs Low Head 14/100).
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