Girraween vs McMinns Lagoon
The verdict
McMinns Lagoon is closer to the coast (6.6 km vs 9.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Girraween rates higher (88 vs 82/100 in McMinns Lagoon).
Scores
GirraweenMcMinns Lagoon
| Girraween | McMinns Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 26 |
| Transport | 18 | 18 |
| Education | 39 | 43 |
| Liveability | 16 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Girraween | McMinns Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,668 | 687 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,992 | $2,516 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.0% | 25.8% |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 80.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Growth: Girraween High Growth · McMinns Lagoon High Growth
Property
| Girraween | McMinns Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Girraween | McMinns Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 240 | 291 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 779 | 873 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,252 | 4,252 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Girraween | McMinns Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Girraween · McMinns Lagoon
Transport
| Girraween | McMinns Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 18 | 18 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 96 | 91 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Girraween | McMinns Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| 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) | 9.6 km | 6.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.0 km | 26.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 30.0 km | 29.4 km |
Population & growth
| Girraween | McMinns Lagoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,668 | 687 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,784 | 735 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,438 | 1,004 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.70% | 1.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Girraween or McMinns Lagoon?
Girraween has the higher residential safety score (Girraween 88/100 vs McMinns Lagoon 82/100).
Which has better public transport, Girraween or McMinns Lagoon?
Girraween and McMinns Lagoon have similar transport scores.
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