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Arrawarra Headland vs Safety Beach

The verdict

Safety Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $984K versus $1.21M in Arrawarra Headland. Safety Beach rates higher for liveability (44 vs 27).

Scores

Arrawarra HeadlandSafety Beach
Arrawarra HeadlandSafety Beach
Overall2733
Transport00
Education5757
Liveability2744

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Arrawarra HeadlandSafety Beach
Population6151,103
Median age4746
Median household income (wk)$1,605$1,837
Bachelor degree or higher41.2%41.3%
Born in Australia81.6%83.1%
Avg household size2.72.7

Growth: Arrawarra Headland Moderate Growth · Safety Beach Moderate Growth

Property

Arrawarra HeadlandSafety Beach
Median house price$1.21M$984K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$700$700
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)2823

Median price history

Safety

Arrawarra HeadlandSafety Beach
Residential safety score10099
Break & enter dwelling /100k163181
Motor vehicle theft /100k0181
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)2,2761,723

Total incidents over time

Schools

Arrawarra HeadlandSafety Beach
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Arrawarra Headland · Safety Beach

Transport

Arrawarra HeadlandSafety Beach
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)27.2 km24.5 km

Liveability

Arrawarra HeadlandSafety Beach
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,7001,700
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks10
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming pools3Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)670 m590 m
Distance to CBD (km)462.8 km460.2 km
Nearest beach (km)880 m730 m
Nearest hospital (km)29.6 km26.9 km

Population & growth

Arrawarra HeadlandSafety Beach
Population (2021)6151,103
Estimated 20256481,162
Projected 20416871,232
Annual growth rate1.32%1.31%

Common questions

Which is safer, Arrawarra Headland or Safety Beach?

Arrawarra Headland has the higher residential safety score (Arrawarra Headland 100/100 vs Safety Beach 99/100).

Which is more affordable, Arrawarra Headland or Safety Beach?

Safety Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $984K versus $1.21M.

Which has better public transport, Arrawarra Headland or Safety Beach?

Arrawarra Headland and Safety Beach have similar transport scores.

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