Mount Marlow vs Preston (Whitsunday)
The verdict
Mount Marlow rates higher for education (38 vs 32). Mount Marlow is closer to the coast (9.7 km vs 12.4 km).
Scores
Mount MarlowPreston (Whitsunday)
| Mount Marlow | Preston (Whitsunday) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 18 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 32 |
| Liveability | 25 | 25 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Marlow | Preston (Whitsunday) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 161 | 346 |
| Median age | 39 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,083 | $1,803 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.2% | 10.9% |
| Born in Australia | 71.4% | 76.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Mount Marlow — · Preston (Whitsunday) —
Property
| Mount Marlow | Preston (Whitsunday) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | 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) | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Mount Marlow | Preston (Whitsunday) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 621 | 578 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 289 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,595 | 8,595 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Marlow | Preston (Whitsunday) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Marlow · Preston (Whitsunday)
Transport
| Mount Marlow | Preston (Whitsunday) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 768.1 km | 763.0 km |
Liveability
| Mount Marlow | Preston (Whitsunday) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.0°C | 23.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,550 | 1,550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.7 km | 12.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 908.6 km | 903.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 7.6 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Marlow | Preston (Whitsunday) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 161 | 346 |
| Estimated 2025 | 171 | 368 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 1.55% |
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