Gnarabup vs Margaret River
The verdict
Gnarabup rates higher for education (67 vs 61). Margaret River rates higher for liveability (61 vs 30). Gnarabup is closer to the coast (630 m vs 6.1 km).
Scores
GnarabupMargaret River
| Gnarabup | Margaret River | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 42 |
| Transport | 0 | 6 |
| Education | 67 | 61 |
| Liveability | 30 | 61 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gnarabup | Margaret River | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 525 | 8,918 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,137 | $1,640 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.5% | 35.4% |
| Born in Australia | 69.5% | 67.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Gnarabup High Growth · Margaret River High Growth
Property
| Gnarabup | Margaret River | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Gnarabup | Margaret River | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | 31 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 762 | 684 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 381 | 314 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,667 | 2,736 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,522 | 14,522 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gnarabup | Margaret River | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,052 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gnarabup · Margaret River
Transport
| Gnarabup | Margaret River | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 6 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 94.6 km | 89.0 km |
Liveability
| Gnarabup | Margaret River | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 750 | 750 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 24 |
| Parks | 0 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 630 m | 6.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 241.1 km | 236.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.4 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.2 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Gnarabup | Margaret River | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 525 | 8,918 |
| Estimated 2025 | 602 | 10,226 |
| Projected 2041 | 868 | 14,737 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.48% | 3.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gnarabup or Margaret River?
Margaret River has the higher residential safety score (Gnarabup 28/100 vs Margaret River 31/100).
Which has better public transport, Gnarabup or Margaret River?
Margaret River has the higher transport score (Gnarabup 0/100 vs Margaret River 6/100).
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