Macleay Island vs Redland Bay
The verdict
Redland Bay rates higher for liveability (71 vs 43). Macleay Island is closer to the coast (50 m vs 1.7 km).
Scores
Macleay IslandRedland Bay
| Macleay Island | Redland Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 53 |
| Transport | 35 | 41 |
| Education | 39 | 45 |
| Liveability | 43 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Macleay Island | Redland Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,193 | 17,056 |
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $755 | $2,046 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.6% | 25.4% |
| Born in Australia | 66.3% | 76.8% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Macleay Island — · Redland Bay —
Property
| Macleay Island | Redland Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $490 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Macleay Island | Redland Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 328 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 157 | 170 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,239 | 4,239 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Macleay Island | Redland Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | 999 |
See the full school list on each profile: Macleay Island · Redland Bay
Transport
| Macleay Island | Redland Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 1 | 1 |
| CBD commute (min) | 101 | 92 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.3 km | 11.5 km |
Liveability
| Macleay Island | Redland Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 7 |
| Parks | 8 | 51 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 18 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 37 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 50 m | 1.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.5 km | 32.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.4 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.2 km | 12.7 km |
Population & growth
| Macleay Island | Redland Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,193 | 17,056 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,898 | 19,113 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 5.11% | 2.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Macleay Island or Redland Bay?
Macleay Island and Redland Bay have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Macleay Island or Redland Bay?
Redland Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Macleay Island 947 vs Redland Bay 999; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Macleay Island or Redland Bay?
Redland Bay has the higher transport score (Macleay Island 35/100 vs Redland Bay 41/100).
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