Miners Rest vs Mount Rowan
The verdict
Miners Rest rates higher for liveability (35 vs 29). Mount Rowan rates higher for transport (42 vs 21). Mount Rowan is closer to the coast (79.9 km vs 84.1 km).
Scores
Miners RestMount Rowan
| Miners Rest | Mount Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 41 |
| Transport | 21 | 42 |
| Education | 52 | 55 |
| Liveability | 35 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Miners Rest | Mount Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,829 | 295 |
| Median age | 33 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,983 | $1,528 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.5% | 35.1% |
| Born in Australia | 89.8% | 93.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Miners Rest High Growth · Mount Rowan High Growth
Property
| Miners Rest | Mount Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $595K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 1.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Miners Rest | Mount Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 418 | 678 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 470 | 1,017 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 313 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,369 | 6,441 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Miners Rest | Mount Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Miners Rest · Mount Rowan
Transport
| Miners Rest | Mount Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.9 km | 4.7 km |
Liveability
| Miners Rest | Mount Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 18 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 84.1 km | 79.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 109.0 km | 104.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.5 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Miners Rest | Mount Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,829 | 295 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,888 | 300 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,251 | 405 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.38% | 0.42% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Miners Rest or Mount Rowan?
Mount Rowan has the higher transport score (Miners Rest 21/100 vs Mount Rowan 42/100).
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