Howes Creek vs Mountain Bay
The verdict
Howes Creek rates higher for education (46 vs 0). Howes Creek is closer to the coast (121.5 km vs 124.2 km).
Scores
Howes CreekMountain Bay
| Howes Creek | Mountain Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 16 | 2 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 46 | 0 |
| Liveability | 5 | 5 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Howes Creek | Mountain Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 67 | 54 |
| Median age | 46 | 61 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,375 | $966 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 91.0% | 79.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 1.9 |
Growth: Howes Creek High Growth · Mountain Bay High Growth
Property
| Howes Creek | Mountain Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Howes Creek | Mountain Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,985 | 1,852 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Howes Creek | Mountain Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Howes Creek · Mountain Bay
Transport
| Howes Creek | Mountain Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 58.5 km | 68.6 km |
Liveability
| Howes Creek | Mountain Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 660 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 121.5 km | 124.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 118.4 km | 121.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 65.0 km | 71.7 km |
Population & growth
| Howes Creek | Mountain Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 67 | 54 |
| Estimated 2025 | 73 | 58 |
| Projected 2041 | 89 | 72 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.17% | 1.80% |
Common questions
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