Karragarra Island vs Macleay Island
The verdict
Karragarra Island rates higher for education (47 vs 39). Macleay Island has a shorter estimated CBD commute (101 vs 108 min).
Scores
Karragarra IslandMacleay Island
| Karragarra Island | Macleay Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 39 |
| Transport | 35 | 35 |
| Education | 47 | 39 |
| Liveability | 51 | 43 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Karragarra Island | Macleay Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 240 | 3,193 |
| Median age | 63 | 62 |
| Median household income (wk) | $872 | $755 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.8% | 19.6% |
| Born in Australia | 65.4% | 66.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 1.9 |
Growth: Karragarra Island — · Macleay Island —
Property
| Karragarra Island | Macleay Island | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $490 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Karragarra Island | Macleay Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 417 | 313 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 157 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,239 | 4,239 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Karragarra Island | Macleay Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 947 |
See the full school list on each profile: Karragarra Island · Macleay Island
Transport
| Karragarra Island | Macleay Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 1 | 1 |
| CBD commute (min) | 108 | 101 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 16.5 km | 13.3 km |
Liveability
| Karragarra Island | Macleay Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 220 m | 50 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 39.0 km | 36.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.8 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.1 km | 13.2 km |
Population & growth
| Karragarra Island | Macleay Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 240 | 3,193 |
| Estimated 2025 | 293 | 3,898 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 5.11% | 5.11% |
Common questions
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