Macalister Range vs Palm Cove
The verdict
Palm Cove rates higher for liveability (57 vs 37). Palm Cove is closer to the coast (720 m vs 2.6 km).
Scores
Macalister RangePalm Cove
| Macalister Range | Palm Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 36 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 52 | 52 |
| Liveability | 37 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Macalister Range | Palm Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0 | 2,450 |
| Median age | 75 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $725 | $1,527 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | Data not available | 35.0% |
| Born in Australia | Data not available | 59.1% |
| Avg household size | 1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Macalister Range — · Palm Cove —
Property
| Macalister Range | Palm Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety
| Macalister Range | Palm Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 2,694 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 653 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 11,851 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Macalister Range | Palm Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Macalister Range · Palm Cove
Transport
| Macalister Range | Palm Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1270.6 km | 1272.8 km |
Liveability
| Macalister Range | Palm Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 25 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 720 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1409.6 km | 1411.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 1.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.1 km | 21.2 km |
Population & growth
| Macalister Range | Palm Cove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 0 | 2,450 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 2,624 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | 1.73% |
Common questions
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Macalister Range and Palm Cove have similar transport scores.
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