Montacute vs Paracombe
The verdict
Montacute rates higher for education (72 vs 57). Montacute has a shorter estimated CBD commute (56 vs 63 min).
Scores
MontacuteParacombe
| Montacute | Paracombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 30 |
| Transport | 30 | 29 |
| Education | 72 | 57 |
| Liveability | 6 | 8 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Montacute | Paracombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 332 | 435 |
| Median age | 46 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,850 | $2,092 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.4% | 32.5% |
| Born in Australia | 73.8% | 80.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Montacute Declining · Paracombe Declining
Property
| Montacute | Paracombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $979K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $450 | 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
| Montacute | Paracombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 301 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,807 | 1,379 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Montacute | Paracombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,062 |
See the full school list on each profile: Montacute · Paracombe
Transport
| Montacute | Paracombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 30 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 56 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.6 km | 13.9 km |
Liveability
| Montacute | Paracombe | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.8 km | 18.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.6 km | 17.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.6 km | 14.3 km |
Population & growth
| Montacute | Paracombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 332 | 435 |
| Estimated 2025 | 354 | 445 |
| Projected 2041 | 331 | 426 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.62% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Montacute or Paracombe?
Montacute has the higher transport score (Montacute 30/100 vs Paracombe 29/100).
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