Iluka vs Micalo Island
The verdict
Iluka rates higher for transport (73 vs 46). Iluka is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 4.8 km).
Scores
IlukaMicalo Island
| Iluka | Micalo Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 30 |
| Transport | 73 | 46 |
| Education | 37 | 22 |
| Liveability | 27 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Iluka | Micalo Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,764 | 45 |
| Median age | 62 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $834 | $2,124 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.2% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 53.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: Iluka Stable · Micalo Island Stable
Property
| Iluka | Micalo Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $865K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $646K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 40.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $515 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Iluka | Micalo Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 57 | 2,222 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 170 | 2,222 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 510 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,855 | 8,889 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Iluka | Micalo Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Iluka · Micalo Island
Transport
| Iluka | Micalo Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 46 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 1.5 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Iluka | Micalo Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 4.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 537.8 km | 530.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.3 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.3 km | 10.6 km |
Population & growth
| Iluka | Micalo Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,764 | 45 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,872 | 48 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,851 | 47 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.50% | 1.63% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Iluka or Micalo Island?
Iluka has the higher transport score (Iluka 73/100 vs Micalo Island 46/100).
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