Anna Bay vs Salamander Bay
The verdict
Anna Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.10M in Salamander Bay. Salamander Bay rates higher for liveability (53 vs 42). Salamander Bay is closer to the coast (540 m vs 1.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Anna Bay rates higher (85 vs 74/100 in Salamander Bay).
Scores
| Anna Bay | Salamander Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 42 |
| Transport | 26 | 31 |
| Education | 39 | 41 |
| Liveability | 42 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Anna Bay | Salamander Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,221 | 4,991 |
| Median age | 52 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,189 | $1,107 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.9% | 23.2% |
| Born in Australia | 80.1% | 79.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Anna Bay Stable · Salamander Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Anna Bay | Salamander Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | $661K | $689K |
| House price YoY | 11.8% | 13.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Anna Bay | Salamander Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 47 | 100 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 95 | 140 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 450 | 541 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,122 | 6,331 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Anna Bay | Salamander Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 1,009 |
See the full school list on each profile: Anna Bay · Salamander Bay
Transport
| Anna Bay | Salamander Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 52 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 24.6 km | 23.0 km |
Liveability
| Anna Bay | Salamander Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 2 |
| Parks | 10 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 540 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 147.2 km | 151.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Anna Bay | Salamander Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,221 | 4,991 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,524 | 5,045 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,571 | 5,746 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.75% | 0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Anna Bay or Salamander Bay?
Anna Bay has the higher residential safety score (Anna Bay 85/100 vs Salamander Bay 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Anna Bay or Salamander Bay?
Anna Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.10M.
Which has better schools, Anna Bay or Salamander Bay?
Salamander Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Anna Bay 973 vs Salamander Bay 1009; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Anna Bay or Salamander Bay?
Salamander Bay has the higher transport score (Anna Bay 26/100 vs Salamander Bay 31/100).
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