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McGraths Hill vs Mulgrave

The verdict

McGraths Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.65M in Mulgrave. Mulgrave rates higher for transport (85 vs 72). McGraths Hill is closer to the coast (30.4 km vs 32.0 km).

Scores

McGraths HillMulgrave
McGraths HillMulgrave
Overall5965
Transport7285
Education4445
Liveability5963

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

McGraths HillMulgrave
Population2,53778
Median age3440
Median household income (wk)$2,177$1,812
Bachelor degree or higher23.3%22.6%
Born in Australia85.2%74.4%
Avg household size2.92.6

Growth: McGraths Hill High Growth · Mulgrave High Growth

Property

McGraths HillMulgrave
Median house price$1.10M$1.65M
Median unit price$815K$1.60M
House price YoY3.5%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$715$715
Rental yield (house)3.3%Data not available
Days on market (house)37Data not available

Median price history

Safety

McGraths HillMulgrave
Residential safety score97
Break & enter dwelling /100k390
Motor vehicle theft /100k1582,564
Domestic assault /100k3941,282
Total incidents /100k (all)3,03561,539

Total incidents over time

Schools

McGraths HillMulgrave
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available923

See the full school list on each profile: McGraths Hill · Mulgrave

Transport

McGraths HillMulgrave
Transport score7285
Train stations01
Bus stops353
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)14597
Nearest train station (km)1.9 km90 m

Liveability

McGraths HillMulgrave
Summer max temp30.3°C30.3°C
Winter max temp17.8°C17.8°C
Annual rainfall (mm)800800
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks40
Playgrounds2Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)30.4 km32.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)44.5 km44.3 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.0 km2.0 km

Population & growth

McGraths HillMulgrave
Population (2021)2,53778
Estimated 20252,78886
Projected 20413,738115
Annual growth rate2.39%2.47%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, McGraths Hill or Mulgrave?

McGraths Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.10M versus $1.65M.

Which has better public transport, McGraths Hill or Mulgrave?

Mulgrave has the higher transport score (McGraths Hill 72/100 vs Mulgrave 85/100).

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Data sources

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