Lower Portland vs Maroota
The verdict
Lower Portland is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.55M versus $1.66M in Maroota. Maroota rates higher for transport (19 vs 10). Maroota is closer to the coast (16.5 km vs 25.9 km).
Scores
Lower PortlandMaroota
| Lower Portland | Maroota | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 22 |
| Transport | 10 | 19 |
| Education | 38 | 34 |
| Liveability | 14 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lower Portland | Maroota | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 711 | 616 |
| Median age | 46 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,965 | $2,079 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.7% | 19.8% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 78.7% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.3 |
Growth: Lower Portland Stable · Maroota Stable
Property
| Lower Portland | Maroota | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.55M | $1.66M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $715 | $715 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lower Portland | Maroota | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 141 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 141 | 325 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,798 | 4,058 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lower Portland | Maroota | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 975 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lower Portland · Maroota
Transport
| Lower Portland | Maroota | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 10 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 182 | 163 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 20.6 km | 22.8 km |
Liveability
| Lower Portland | Maroota | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.9 km | 16.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 56.7 km | 50.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.0 km | 22.4 km |
Population & growth
| Lower Portland | Maroota | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 711 | 616 |
| Estimated 2025 | 724 | 627 |
| Projected 2041 | 742 | 643 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.45% | 0.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lower Portland or Maroota?
Lower Portland and Maroota have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Lower Portland or Maroota?
Lower Portland is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.55M versus $1.66M.
Which has better public transport, Lower Portland or Maroota?
Maroota has the higher transport score (Lower Portland 10/100 vs Maroota 19/100).
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