Macksville vs Warrell Creek
The verdict
Warrell Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $500K versus $633K in Macksville. Macksville rates higher for transport (82 vs 0). Macksville is closer to the coast (6.8 km vs 8.6 km).
Scores
MacksvilleWarrell Creek
| Macksville | Warrell Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 16 |
| Transport | 82 | 0 |
| Education | 34 | 29 |
| Liveability | 51 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Macksville | Warrell Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,782 | 265 |
| Median age | 47 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $944 | $1,258 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.0% | 15.2% |
| Born in Australia | 84.7% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Macksville Moderate Growth · Warrell Creek Stable
Property
| Macksville | Warrell Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $633K | $500K |
| Median unit price | $370K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 10.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Macksville | Warrell Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 41 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 324 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 324 | 755 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 683 | 377 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,306 | 3,774 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Macksville | Warrell Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Macksville · Warrell Creek
Transport
| Macksville | Warrell Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 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) | 1.4 km | 7.1 km |
Liveability
| Macksville | Warrell Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 8.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 385.5 km | 379.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.8 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 9.5 km |
Population & growth
| Macksville | Warrell Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,782 | 265 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,892 | 280 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,076 | 277 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 1.39% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Macksville or Warrell Creek?
Warrell Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $500K versus $633K.
Which has better public transport, Macksville or Warrell Creek?
Macksville has the higher transport score (Macksville 82/100 vs Warrell Creek 0/100).
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