McLaren Flat vs McLaren Vale
The verdict
McLaren Flat is more affordable, with a median house price of $955K versus $957K in McLaren Vale. McLaren Flat rates higher for education (51 vs 46). McLaren Vale rates higher for liveability (32 vs 13). McLaren Vale is closer to the coast (6.9 km vs 12.9 km).
Scores
| McLaren Flat | McLaren Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 32 |
| Transport | 17 | 20 |
| Education | 51 | 46 |
| Liveability | 13 | 32 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| McLaren Flat | McLaren Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,625 | 4,061 |
| Median age | 40 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,129 | $1,331 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.1% | 30.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.2% | 69.5% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.3 |
Growth: McLaren Flat Moderate Growth · McLaren Vale Moderate Growth
Property
| McLaren Flat | McLaren Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $955K | $957K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.2% | 21.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $735 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| McLaren Flat | McLaren Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 62 | 98 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 62 | 74 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,108 | 3,103 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| McLaren Flat | McLaren Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,028 | 1,023 |
See the full school list on each profile: McLaren Flat · McLaren Vale
Transport
| McLaren Flat | McLaren Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 17 | 20 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 102 | 107 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.6 km | 6.2 km |
Liveability
| McLaren Flat | McLaren Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 19 |
| Parks | 1 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 18 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.9 km | 6.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.1 km | 31.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.8 km | 29.3 km |
Population & growth
| McLaren Flat | McLaren Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,625 | 4,061 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,931 | 4,825 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,997 | 4,991 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.41% | 4.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, McLaren Flat or McLaren Vale?
McLaren Flat and McLaren Vale have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, McLaren Flat or McLaren Vale?
McLaren Flat is more affordable, with a median house price of $955K versus $957K.
Which has better schools, McLaren Flat or McLaren Vale?
McLaren Flat has a higher average school ICSEA (McLaren Flat 1028 vs McLaren Vale 1023; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, McLaren Flat or McLaren Vale?
McLaren Vale has the higher transport score (McLaren Flat 17/100 vs McLaren Vale 20/100).
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