Great Mackerel Beach vs Palm Beach
The verdict
Great Mackerel Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.25M versus $5.20M in Palm Beach. Palm Beach rates higher for transport (42 vs 0). Palm Beach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (109 vs 110 min).
Scores
Great Mackerel BeachPalm Beach
| Great Mackerel Beach | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 52 |
| Transport | 0 | 42 |
| Education | 80 | 80 |
| Liveability | 24 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Great Mackerel Beach | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50 | 1,652 |
| Median age | 57 | 58 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,124 | $2,807 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.6% | 53.7% |
| Born in Australia | 78.0% | 73.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Great Mackerel Beach Stable · Palm Beach Stable
Property
| Great Mackerel Beach | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.25M | $5.20M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.66M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 0.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 22 |
Median price history
Safety
| Great Mackerel Beach | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 61 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 61 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 303 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,000 | 3,935 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Great Mackerel Beach | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Great Mackerel Beach · Palm Beach
Transport
| Great Mackerel Beach | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 110 | 109 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.3 km | 10.8 km |
Liveability
| Great Mackerel Beach | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 0 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 130 m | 120 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.5 km | 32.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 140 m | 630 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.9 km | 19.1 km |
Population & growth
| Great Mackerel Beach | Palm Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 50 | 1,652 |
| Estimated 2025 | 51 | 1,661 |
| Projected 2041 | 51 | 1,675 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.50% | 0.14% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Great Mackerel Beach or Palm Beach?
Great Mackerel Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.25M versus $5.20M.
Which has better public transport, Great Mackerel Beach or Palm Beach?
Palm Beach has the higher transport score (Great Mackerel Beach 0/100 vs Palm Beach 42/100).
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