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 Hill | Mulgrave | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 65 |
| Transport | 72 | 85 |
| Education | 44 | 45 |
| Liveability | 59 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| McGraths Hill | Mulgrave | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,537 | 78 |
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,177 | $1,812 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.3% | 22.6% |
| Born in Australia | 85.2% | 74.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: McGraths Hill High Growth · Mulgrave High Growth
Property
| McGraths Hill | Mulgrave | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.10M | $1.65M |
| Median unit price | $815K | $1.60M |
| House price YoY | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $715 | $715 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| McGraths Hill | Mulgrave | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 39 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 158 | 2,564 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 394 | 1,282 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,035 | 61,539 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| McGraths Hill | Mulgrave | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 923 |
See the full school list on each profile: McGraths Hill · Mulgrave
Transport
| McGraths Hill | Mulgrave | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 145 | 97 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 90 m |
Liveability
| McGraths Hill | Mulgrave | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.4 km | 32.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 44.5 km | 44.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| McGraths Hill | Mulgrave | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,537 | 78 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,788 | 86 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,738 | 115 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.39% | 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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