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McLaren Flat vs The Range

The verdict

McLaren Flat rates higher for transport (17 vs 0). The Range rates higher for education (59 vs 51). McLaren Flat has a shorter estimated CBD commute (102 vs 116 min).

Scores

McLaren FlatThe Range
McLaren FlatThe Range
Overall2620
Transport170
Education5159
Liveability136

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

Demographics

McLaren FlatThe Range
Population1,625159
Median age4051
Median household income (wk)$2,129$2,550
Bachelor degree or higher30.1%35.4%
Born in Australia79.2%76.7%
Avg household size32.7

Growth: McLaren Flat Moderate Growth · The Range Stable

Property

McLaren FlatThe Range
Median house price$955KData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY11.2%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$560
Rental yield (house)2.8%Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

McLaren FlatThe Range
Residential safety score100
Break & enter dwelling /100k62Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k62Data not available
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)1,1082,516

Total incidents over time

Schools

McLaren FlatThe Range
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,028Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: McLaren Flat · The Range

Transport

McLaren FlatThe Range
Transport score170
Train stations00
Bus stops60
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)102116
Nearest train station (km)11.6 km13.7 km

Liveability

McLaren FlatThe Range
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants10
Parks10
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming pools1Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)12.9 km13.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)30.1 km34.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)26.8 km28.6 km

Population & growth

McLaren FlatThe Range
Population (2021)1,625159
Estimated 20251,931166
Projected 20411,997174
Annual growth rate4.41%1.08%

Common questions

Which has better public transport, McLaren Flat or The Range?

McLaren Flat has the higher transport score (McLaren Flat 17/100 vs The Range 0/100).

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Data sources

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