Great Mackerel Beach vs Whale Beach
The verdict
Great Mackerel Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.25M versus $5.89M in Whale Beach. Whale Beach rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). Whale Beach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (106 vs 110 min).
Scores
Great Mackerel BeachWhale Beach
| Great Mackerel Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 62 |
| Transport | 0 | 46 |
| Education | 80 | 88 |
| Liveability | 24 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Great Mackerel Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 50 | 315 |
| Median age | 57 | 60 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,124 | $3,285 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.6% | 62.8% |
| Born in Australia | 78.0% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 2.2 |
Growth: Great Mackerel Beach Stable · Whale Beach Stable
Property
| Great Mackerel Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.25M | $5.89M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,700 | $1,537 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Great Mackerel Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,000 | 2,540 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Great Mackerel Beach | Whale 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 · Whale Beach
Transport
| Great Mackerel Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 110 | 106 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.3 km | 12.2 km |
Liveability
| Great Mackerel Beach | Whale 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 130 m | 100 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.5 km | 31.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 140 m | 190 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.9 km | 17.9 km |
Population & growth
| Great Mackerel Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 50 | 315 |
| Estimated 2025 | 51 | 317 |
| Projected 2041 | 51 | 319 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.50% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Great Mackerel Beach or Whale Beach?
Great Mackerel Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.25M versus $5.89M.
Which has better public transport, Great Mackerel Beach or Whale Beach?
Whale Beach has the higher transport score (Great Mackerel Beach 0/100 vs Whale Beach 46/100).
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