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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
MacksvilleWay Way
Overall5720
Transport820
Education3440
Liveability5122

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

MacksvilleWay Way
Population2,782265
Median age4755
Median household income (wk)$944$1,375
Bachelor degree or higher18.0%29.5%
Born in Australia84.7%80.0%
Avg household size2.32.4

Growth: Macksville Moderate Growth · Way Way Stable

Property

MacksvilleWay Way
Median house price$633K$1.09M
Median unit price$370KData not available
House price YoY10.4%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$550$550
Rental yield (house)4.2%Data not available
Days on market (house)30Data not available

Median price history

Safety

MacksvilleWay Way
Residential safety score41
Break & enter dwelling /100k3240
Motor vehicle theft /100k3240
Domestic assault /100k683377
Total incidents /100k (all)14,3065,283

Total incidents over time

Schools

MacksvilleWay Way
Total schools30
Government20
Independent00
Average ICSEA948Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Macksville · Way Way

Transport

MacksvilleWay Way
Transport score820
Train stations20
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)1.4 km8.3 km

Liveability

MacksvilleWay Way
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,7001,700
Supermarkets20
Cafes & restaurants120
Parks41
Playgrounds3Data not available
Swimming pools5Data not available
Medical GPs10
Distance to coast (km)6.8 km5.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)385.5 km380.5 km
Nearest beach (km)7.8 km5.5 km
Nearest hospital (km)4.0 km9.7 km

Population & growth

MacksvilleWay Way
Population (2021)2,782265
Estimated 20252,892280
Projected 20413,076277
Annual growth rate0.97%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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Data sources

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