Giralang vs McKellar
The verdict
McKellar rates higher for liveability (75 vs 66). Giralang is closer to the coast (112.5 km vs 113.6 km).
Scores
GiralangMcKellar
| Giralang | McKellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 71 |
| Transport | 54 | 59 |
| Education | 81 | 81 |
| Liveability | 66 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Giralang | McKellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,372 | 2,740 |
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,447 | $2,687 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.2% | 58.5% |
| Born in Australia | 75.4% | 66.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Giralang Moderate Growth · McKellar Moderate Growth
Property
| Giralang | McKellar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Giralang | McKellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 178 | 219 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 267 | 146 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 148 | 219 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,135 | 1,752 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Giralang | McKellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,070 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Giralang · McKellar
Transport
| Giralang | McKellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Giralang | McKellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 112.5 km | 113.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.4 km | 8.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Giralang | McKellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,372 | 2,740 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,477 | 2,645 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,105 | 3,336 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.77% | -0.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Giralang or McKellar?
Giralang has the higher residential safety score (Giralang 65/100 vs McKellar 64/100).
Which has better public transport, Giralang or McKellar?
McKellar has the higher transport score (Giralang 54/100 vs McKellar 59/100).
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