McGraths Hill vs Vineyard
The verdict
McGraths Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.28M in Vineyard. McGraths Hill rates higher for liveability (59 vs 29). Vineyard has a shorter estimated CBD commute (114 vs 120 min). On the separate residential safety score, McGraths Hill rates higher (97 vs 15/100 in Vineyard).
Scores
| McGraths Hill | Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 46 |
| Transport | 72 | 62 |
| Education | 44 | 46 |
| Liveability | 59 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| McGraths Hill | Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,537 | 1,143 |
| Median age | 34 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,177 | $1,214 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.3% | 17.6% |
| Born in Australia | 85.2% | 70.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: McGraths Hill High Growth · Vineyard High Growth
Property
| McGraths Hill | Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.18M | $1.28M |
| Median unit price | $810K | $285K |
| House price YoY | 13.8% | -13.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| McGraths Hill | Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | 15 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 39 | 437 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 158 | 700 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 394 | 787 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,759 | 11,986 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| McGraths Hill | Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 955 |
See the full school list on each profile: McGraths Hill · Vineyard
Transport
| McGraths Hill | Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 120 | 114 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 810 m |
Liveability
| McGraths Hill | Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.4 km | 31.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 44.5 km | 41.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| McGraths Hill | Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,537 | 1,143 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,788 | 1,256 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,738 | 1,684 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.39% | 2.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, McGraths Hill or Vineyard?
McGraths Hill has the higher residential safety score (McGraths Hill 97/100 vs Vineyard 15/100).
Which is more affordable, McGraths Hill or Vineyard?
McGraths Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.28M.
Which has better public transport, McGraths Hill or Vineyard?
McGraths Hill has the higher transport score (McGraths Hill 72/100 vs Vineyard 62/100).
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