Holloways Beach vs Machans Beach
The verdict
Machans Beach rates higher for liveability (47 vs 39).
Scores
Holloways BeachMachans Beach
| Holloways Beach | Machans Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 33 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 49 | 54 |
| Liveability | 39 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Holloways Beach | Machans Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,398 | 943 |
| Median age | 46 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,342 | $1,610 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.5% | 37.1% |
| Born in Australia | 66.6% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Holloways Beach — · Machans Beach —
Property
| Holloways Beach | Machans Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety
| Holloways Beach | Machans Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 18 | 19 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,711 | 2,651 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 667 | 636 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,811 | 14,811 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Holloways Beach | Machans Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 944 |
See the full school list on each profile: Holloways Beach · Machans Beach
Transport
| Holloways Beach | Machans Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1260.0 km | 1258.0 km |
Liveability
| Holloways Beach | Machans Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 2 |
| Parks | 9 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 960 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1399.1 km | 1397.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.4 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Holloways Beach | Machans Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,398 | 943 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,450 | 964 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.54% | 0.55% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Holloways Beach or Machans Beach?
Machans Beach has the higher residential safety score (Holloways Beach 18/100 vs Machans Beach 19/100).
Which has better public transport, Holloways Beach or Machans Beach?
Holloways Beach and Machans Beach have similar transport scores.
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