Monteagle vs Wirrimah
The verdict
Monteagle is more affordable, with a median house price of $400K versus $665K in Wirrimah. Monteagle rates higher for education (53 vs 29). Wirrimah is closer to the coast (223.6 km vs 226.9 km).
Scores
MonteagleWirrimah
| Monteagle | Wirrimah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 16 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 53 | 29 |
| Liveability | 24 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Monteagle | Wirrimah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 213 | 62 |
| Median age | 44 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,238 | $1,125 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.1% | 17.9% |
| Born in Australia | 90.6% | 83.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Monteagle Stable · Wirrimah Stable
Property
| Monteagle | Wirrimah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $400K | $665K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $460 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Monteagle | Wirrimah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 469 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,347 | 3,226 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,859 | 6,452 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Monteagle | Wirrimah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Monteagle · Wirrimah
Transport
| Monteagle | Wirrimah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.3 km | 5.7 km |
Liveability
| Monteagle | Wirrimah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 9.5°C | 9.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 900 | 900 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 226.9 km | 223.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 265.8 km | 258.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.1 km | 26.1 km |
Population & growth
| Monteagle | Wirrimah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 213 | 62 |
| Estimated 2025 | 217 | 63 |
| Projected 2041 | 224 | 65 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.47% | 0.40% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Monteagle or Wirrimah?
Monteagle is more affordable, with a median house price of $400K versus $665K.
Which has better public transport, Monteagle or Wirrimah?
Monteagle and Wirrimah have similar transport scores.
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