Malanda vs Upper Barron
The verdict
Malanda rates higher for liveability (28 vs 19). Malanda is closer to the coast (43.5 km vs 49.6 km).
Scores
MalandaUpper Barron
| Malanda | Upper Barron | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 20 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 43 | 44 |
| Liveability | 28 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Malanda | Upper Barron | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,000 | 503 |
| Median age | 51 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,120 | $1,426 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.5% | 24.6% |
| Born in Australia | 78.8% | 80.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Malanda — · Upper Barron —
Property
| Malanda | Upper Barron | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Malanda | Upper Barron | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,650 | 1,590 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 450 | 398 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,580 | 7,580 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Malanda | Upper Barron | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Malanda · Upper Barron
Transport
| Malanda | Upper Barron | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 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) | 1220.0 km | 1224.0 km |
Liveability
| Malanda | Upper Barron | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 43.5 km | 49.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1357.2 km | 1360.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.4 km | 13.2 km |
Population & growth
| Malanda | Upper Barron | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,000 | 503 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,115 | 532 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Malanda or Upper Barron?
Upper Barron has the higher residential safety score (Malanda 42/100 vs Upper Barron 44/100).
Which has better public transport, Malanda or Upper Barron?
Malanda and Upper Barron have similar transport scores.
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