Marcus Hill vs Point Lonsdale
The verdict
Point Lonsdale rates higher for transport (25 vs 0). Point Lonsdale is closer to the coast (1.7 km vs 4.0 km).
Scores
Marcus HillPoint Lonsdale
| Marcus Hill | Point Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 45 |
| Transport | 0 | 25 |
| Education | 61 | 77 |
| Liveability | 38 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Marcus Hill | Point Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 164 | 3,788 |
| Median age | 48 | 61 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,374 | $1,554 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.4% | 50.6% |
| Born in Australia | 82.9% | 82.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: Marcus Hill High Growth · Point Lonsdale High Growth
Property
| Marcus Hill | Point Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.33M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $757K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -7.5% |
| 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
| Marcus Hill | Point Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 238 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 53 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 610 | 132 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 610 | 1,267 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Marcus Hill | Point Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,093 |
See the full school list on each profile: Marcus Hill · Point Lonsdale
Transport
| Marcus Hill | Point Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 19.7 km | 23.1 km |
Liveability
| Marcus Hill | Point Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.0 km | 1.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 58.5 km | 59.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.2 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.6 km | 24.5 km |
Population & growth
| Marcus Hill | Point Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 164 | 3,788 |
| Estimated 2025 | 176 | 4,200 |
| Projected 2041 | 245 | 5,652 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.78% | 2.61% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Marcus Hill or Point Lonsdale?
Point Lonsdale has the higher transport score (Marcus Hill 0/100 vs Point Lonsdale 25/100).
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