Banora Point vs Fingal Head
The verdict
Banora Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.82M in Fingal Head. Fingal Head rates higher for education (57 vs 42). Fingal Head is closer to the coast (790 m vs 2.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Banora Point rates higher (94 vs 74/100 in Fingal Head).
Scores
| Banora Point | Fingal Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 55 |
| Transport | 46 | 54 |
| Education | 42 | 57 |
| Liveability | 45 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Banora Point | Fingal Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,460 | 615 |
| Median age | 49 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,268 | $1,614 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.9% | 42.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.8% | 77.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Banora Point Stable · Fingal Head Moderate Growth
Property
| Banora Point | Fingal Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.17M | $1.82M |
| Median unit price | $851K | $1.23M |
| House price YoY | 4.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $990 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Banora Point | Fingal Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 94 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | 163 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 61 | 163 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 267 | 488 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,086 | 8,293 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Banora Point | Fingal Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,007 | 910 |
See the full school list on each profile: Banora Point · Fingal Head
Transport
| Banora Point | Fingal Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 54 |
| 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) | 2.3 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Banora Point | Fingal Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 790 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 666.4 km | 669.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 2.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Banora Point | Fingal Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,460 | 615 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,001 | 643 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,140 | 755 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.81% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Banora Point or Fingal Head?
Banora Point has the higher residential safety score (Banora Point 94/100 vs Fingal Head 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Banora Point or Fingal Head?
Banora Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.82M.
Which has better schools, Banora Point or Fingal Head?
Banora Point has a higher average school ICSEA (Banora Point 1007 vs Fingal Head 910; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Banora Point or Fingal Head?
Fingal Head has the higher transport score (Banora Point 46/100 vs Fingal Head 54/100).
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