Macquarie Hills vs Warners Bay
The verdict
Macquarie Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $975K versus $1.13M in Warners Bay. Macquarie Hills rates higher for liveability (89 vs 70). Warners Bay is closer to the coast (7.0 km vs 8.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Macquarie Hills rates higher (100 vs 61/100 in Warners Bay).
Scores
| Macquarie Hills | Warners Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 62 |
| Transport | 76 | 60 |
| Education | 52 | 55 |
| Liveability | 89 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Macquarie Hills | Warners Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,605 | 8,237 |
| Median age | 35 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,241 | $1,494 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.5% | 34.8% |
| Born in Australia | 89.3% | 84.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Macquarie Hills Moderate Growth · Warners Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Macquarie Hills | Warners Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $975K | $1.13M |
| Median unit price | $710K | $813K |
| House price YoY | 32.2% | 26.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Macquarie Hills | Warners Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 55 | 243 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 55 | 231 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 222 | 291 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,524 | 5,087 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Macquarie Hills | Warners Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Macquarie Hills · Warners Bay
Transport
| Macquarie Hills | Warners Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 97 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Macquarie Hills | Warners Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 3 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.2 km | 7.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 110.3 km | 108.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Macquarie Hills | Warners Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,605 | 8,237 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,727 | 8,818 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,199 | 9,856 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.84% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Macquarie Hills or Warners Bay?
Macquarie Hills has the higher residential safety score (Macquarie Hills 100/100 vs Warners Bay 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Macquarie Hills or Warners Bay?
Macquarie Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $975K versus $1.13M.
Which has better public transport, Macquarie Hills or Warners Bay?
Macquarie Hills has the higher transport score (Macquarie Hills 76/100 vs Warners Bay 60/100).
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