Mountain Creek vs Parrearra
The verdict
Parrearra is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 3.2 km).
Scores
Mountain CreekParrearra
| Mountain Creek | Parrearra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 59 |
| Transport | 29 | 30 |
| Education | 61 | 61 |
| Liveability | 84 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mountain Creek | Parrearra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,950 | 4,661 |
| Median age | 37 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,911 | $1,467 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.5% | 35.7% |
| Born in Australia | 71.9% | 72.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Mountain Creek — · Parrearra —
Property
| Mountain Creek | Parrearra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $800 | 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
| Mountain Creek | Parrearra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 368 | 365 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 192 | 193 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mountain Creek | Parrearra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,050 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Mountain Creek · Parrearra
Transport
| Mountain Creek | Parrearra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 30 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.9 km | 16.1 km |
Liveability
| Mountain Creek | Parrearra | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 34 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.2 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 85.7 km | 84.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Mountain Creek | Parrearra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,950 | 4,661 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,217 | 5,061 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.55% | 2.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mountain Creek or Parrearra?
Mountain Creek and Parrearra have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Mountain Creek or Parrearra?
Parrearra has the higher transport score (Mountain Creek 29/100 vs Parrearra 30/100).
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