Macksville vs Way Way
The verdict
Macksville is more affordable, with a median house price of $633K versus $1.09M in Way Way. Macksville rates higher for transport (82 vs 0). Way Way rates higher for education (40 vs 34). Way Way is closer to the coast (5.4 km vs 6.8 km).
Scores
MacksvilleWay Way
| Macksville | Way Way | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 20 |
| Transport | 82 | 0 |
| Education | 34 | 40 |
| 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 | Way Way | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,782 | 265 |
| Median age | 47 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $944 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.0% | 29.5% |
| Born in Australia | 84.7% | 80.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Macksville Moderate Growth · Way Way Stable
Property
| Macksville | Way Way | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $633K | $1.09M |
| 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 | Way Way | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 41 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 324 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 324 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 683 | 377 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,306 | 5,283 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Macksville | Way Way | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Way Way
Transport
| Macksville | Way Way | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8.3 km |
Liveability
| Macksville | Way Way | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 5.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 385.5 km | 380.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.8 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 9.7 km |
Population & growth
| Macksville | Way Way | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Way Way?
Macksville is more affordable, with a median house price of $633K versus $1.09M.
Which has better public transport, Macksville or Way Way?
Macksville has the higher transport score (Macksville 82/100 vs Way Way 0/100).
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