Apollo Bay vs Skenes Creek
The verdict
Apollo Bay rates higher for liveability (43 vs 16). Skenes Creek rates higher for education (70 vs 58). Skenes Creek is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 3.4 km).
Scores
Apollo BaySkenes Creek
| Apollo Bay | Skenes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 33 |
| Transport | 12 | 18 |
| Education | 58 | 70 |
| Liveability | 43 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Apollo Bay | Skenes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,790 | 249 |
| Median age | 52 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,144 | $1,260 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.2% | 48.0% |
| Born in Australia | 71.3% | 67.5% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2 |
Growth: Apollo Bay — · Skenes Creek —
Property
| Apollo Bay | Skenes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $962K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -18.1% | 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
Safety
| Apollo Bay | Skenes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 112 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 223 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,346 | 1,606 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Apollo Bay | Skenes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,039 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Apollo Bay · Skenes Creek
Transport
| Apollo Bay | Skenes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 12 | 18 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 42.6 km | 42.1 km |
Liveability
| Apollo Bay | Skenes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 153.8 km | 148.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.3 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 69.8 km | 72.6 km |
Population & growth
| Apollo Bay | Skenes Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,790 | 249 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,788 | 249 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | -0.03% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Apollo Bay or Skenes Creek?
Skenes Creek has the higher transport score (Apollo Bay 12/100 vs Skenes Creek 18/100).
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