Lower Norton vs McKenzie Creek
The verdict
McKenzie Creek rates higher for education (49 vs 29). Lower Norton is closer to the coast (161.4 km vs 163.0 km).
Scores
Lower NortonMcKenzie Creek
| Lower Norton | McKenzie Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 14 | 20 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 29 | 49 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lower Norton | McKenzie Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 236 | 140 |
| Median age | 45 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,295 | $1,642 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.0% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 88.1% | 96.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Lower Norton Stable · McKenzie Creek Stable
Property
| Lower Norton | McKenzie 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
| Lower Norton | McKenzie Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1,271 | 714 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lower Norton | McKenzie Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lower Norton · McKenzie Creek
Transport
| Lower Norton | McKenzie Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 15.9 km | 11.6 km |
Liveability
| Lower Norton | McKenzie Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.8°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 710 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 14 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 161.4 km | 163.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 278.2 km | 271.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.0 km | 11.3 km |
Population & growth
| Lower Norton | McKenzie Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 236 | 140 |
| Estimated 2025 | 232 | 138 |
| Projected 2041 | 247 | 147 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.43% | -0.36% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Lower Norton or McKenzie Creek?
Lower Norton and McKenzie Creek have similar transport scores.
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