McLaren Vale vs Tatachilla
The verdict
McLaren Vale rates higher for liveability (32 vs 6). Tatachilla rates higher for education (55 vs 46). Tatachilla is closer to the coast (3.6 km vs 6.9 km).
Scores
McLaren ValeTatachilla
| McLaren Vale | Tatachilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 19 |
| Transport | 20 | 0 |
| Education | 46 | 55 |
| Liveability | 32 | 6 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| McLaren Vale | Tatachilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,061 | 231 |
| Median age | 54 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,331 | $2,075 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.6% | 39.1% |
| Born in Australia | 69.5% | 79.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: McLaren Vale Moderate Growth · Tatachilla Moderate Growth
Property
| McLaren Vale | Tatachilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $957K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 21.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $735 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| McLaren Vale | Tatachilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 98 | 433 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 74 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,103 | 5,195 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| McLaren Vale | Tatachilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,023 | 1,070 |
See the full school list on each profile: McLaren Vale · Tatachilla
Transport
| McLaren Vale | Tatachilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 107 | 118 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.2 km | 5.8 km |
Liveability
| McLaren Vale | Tatachilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 18 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 3.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.7 km | 35.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.0 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 29.3 km | 32.7 km |
Population & growth
| McLaren Vale | Tatachilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,061 | 231 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,825 | 274 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,991 | 284 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.40% | 4.36% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, McLaren Vale or Tatachilla?
Tatachilla has a higher average school ICSEA (McLaren Vale 1023 vs Tatachilla 1070; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, McLaren Vale or Tatachilla?
McLaren Vale has the higher transport score (McLaren Vale 20/100 vs Tatachilla 0/100).
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