Monterey vs Ramsgate Beach
The verdict
Monterey is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.55M versus $3.28M in Ramsgate Beach. Monterey rates higher for liveability (100 vs 91). Monterey has a shorter estimated CBD commute (49 vs 52 min).
Scores
| Monterey | Ramsgate Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 79 |
| Transport | 82 | 78 |
| Education | 71 | 66 |
| Liveability | 100 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Monterey | Ramsgate Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,619 | 1,734 |
| Median age | 44 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,785 | $1,475 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.8% | 38.2% |
| Born in Australia | 57.0% | 60.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: Monterey Moderate Growth · Ramsgate Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Monterey | Ramsgate Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.55M | $3.28M |
| Median unit price | $887K | $1.00M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 57 | 83 |
Median price history
Safety
| Monterey | Ramsgate Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 108 | 173 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 108 | 58 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 325 | 231 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,992 | 3,576 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Monterey | Ramsgate Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,039 |
See the full school list on each profile: Monterey · Ramsgate Beach
Transport
| Monterey | Ramsgate Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 78 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 52 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Monterey | Ramsgate Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 6 |
| Parks | 3 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 390 m | 240 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.3 km | 13.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Monterey | Ramsgate Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,619 | 1,734 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,533 | 1,776 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,191 | 1,927 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | 0.60% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Monterey or Ramsgate Beach?
Monterey has the higher residential safety score (Monterey 91/100 vs Ramsgate Beach 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Monterey or Ramsgate Beach?
Monterey is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.55M versus $3.28M.
Which has better public transport, Monterey or Ramsgate Beach?
Monterey has the higher transport score (Monterey 82/100 vs Ramsgate Beach 78/100).
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