Main Ridge vs McCrae
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The verdict
Main Ridge rates higher for education (66 vs 52). McCrae rates higher for liveability (50 vs 16). McCrae is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 6.7 km).
Scores
Main RidgeMcCrae
| Main Ridge | McCrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 42 |
| Transport | 0 | 26 |
| Education | 66 | 52 |
| Liveability | 16 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Main Ridge | McCrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 453 | 3,311 |
| Median age | 56 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,166 | $1,433 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.7% | 33.1% |
| Born in Australia | 76.6% | 81.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Main Ridge Moderate Growth · McCrae Moderate Growth
Property
| Main Ridge | McCrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.30M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $802K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 21.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Main Ridge | McCrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 662 | 1,178 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 662 | 272 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 211 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,987 | 4,923 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Main Ridge | McCrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Main Ridge · McCrae
Transport
| Main Ridge | McCrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 208 | 193 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 19.9 km | 21.7 km |
Liveability
| Main Ridge | McCrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.7 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 65.2 km | 60.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.7 km | 1.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.3 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Main Ridge | McCrae | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 453 | 3,311 |
| Estimated 2025 | 456 | 3,362 |
| Projected 2041 | 518 | 3,783 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.17% | 0.38% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Main Ridge or McCrae?
McCrae has the higher transport score (Main Ridge 0/100 vs McCrae 26/100).
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