Lake Macdonald vs Ringtail Creek
The verdict
Lake Macdonald rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Ringtail Creek is closer to the coast (10.9 km vs 13.4 km).
Scores
Lake MacdonaldRingtail Creek
| Lake Macdonald | Ringtail Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 24 |
| Transport | 35 | 0 |
| Education | 56 | 47 |
| Liveability | 30 | 28 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lake Macdonald | Ringtail Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,352 | 203 |
| Median age | 49 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,771 | $1,602 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.3% | 23.8% |
| Born in Australia | 78.1% | 72.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Lake Macdonald — · Ringtail Creek —
Property
| Lake Macdonald | Ringtail Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Lake Macdonald | Ringtail Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 222 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,700 | 2,700 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lake Macdonald | Ringtail Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Lake Macdonald · Ringtail Creek
Transport
| Lake Macdonald | Ringtail Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 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) | 3.9 km | 10.0 km |
Liveability
| Lake Macdonald | Ringtail Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 11 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.4 km | 10.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 120.2 km | 126.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.9 km | 11.9 km |
Population & growth
| Lake Macdonald | Ringtail Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,352 | 203 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,447 | 217 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.71% | 1.68% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Lake Macdonald or Ringtail Creek?
Lake Macdonald has the higher transport score (Lake Macdonald 35/100 vs Ringtail Creek 0/100).
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