Machans Beach vs Stratford
The verdict
Stratford rates higher for education (59 vs 54). Machans Beach is closer to the coast (960 m vs 3.5 km).
Scores
Machans BeachStratford
| Machans Beach | Stratford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 35 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 54 | 59 |
| Liveability | 47 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Machans Beach | Stratford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 943 | 1,198 |
| Median age | 47 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,610 | $1,793 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.1% | 45.5% |
| Born in Australia | 74.3% | 76.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Machans Beach — · Stratford —
Property
| Machans Beach | Stratford | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Machans Beach | Stratford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 19 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,651 | 2,671 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 636 | 668 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,811 | 14,811 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Machans Beach | Stratford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Machans Beach · Stratford
Transport
| Machans Beach | Stratford | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1258.0 km | 1256.9 km |
Liveability
| Machans Beach | Stratford | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 5 |
| Parks | 4 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 960 m | 3.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1397.1 km | 1395.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.4 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Machans Beach | Stratford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 943 | 1,198 |
| Estimated 2025 | 964 | 1,222 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.55% | 0.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Machans Beach or Stratford?
Machans Beach has the higher residential safety score (Machans Beach 19/100 vs Stratford 18/100).
Which has better public transport, Machans Beach or Stratford?
Machans Beach and Stratford have similar transport scores.
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