Basin View vs Sanctuary Point
The verdict
Sanctuary Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $695K versus $820K in Basin View. Sanctuary Point rates higher for liveability (49 vs 24). On the separate residential safety score, Basin View rates higher (100 vs 58/100 in Sanctuary Point).
Scores
| Basin View | Sanctuary Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 27 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 32 | 33 |
| Liveability | 24 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Basin View | Sanctuary Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,583 | 7,874 |
| Median age | 48 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,244 | $1,068 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.3% | 15.5% |
| Born in Australia | 81.9% | 79.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Basin View Moderate Growth · Sanctuary Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Basin View | Sanctuary Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $820K | $695K |
| Median unit price | $790K | $613K |
| House price YoY | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 4.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Basin View | Sanctuary Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 63 | 229 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 126 | 178 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 126 | 445 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,969 | 5,626 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Basin View | Sanctuary Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 906 |
See the full school list on each profile: Basin View · Sanctuary Point
Transport
| Basin View | Sanctuary Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 26.9 km | 27.8 km |
Liveability
| Basin View | Sanctuary Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 570 m | 590 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 148.0 km | 146.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 6.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 24.9 km | 26.1 km |
Population & growth
| Basin View | Sanctuary Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,583 | 7,874 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,601 | 7,966 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,035 | 10,121 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.28% | 0.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Basin View or Sanctuary Point?
Basin View has the higher residential safety score (Basin View 100/100 vs Sanctuary Point 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Basin View or Sanctuary Point?
Sanctuary Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $695K versus $820K.
Which has better schools, Basin View or Sanctuary Point?
Basin View has a higher average school ICSEA (Basin View 968 vs Sanctuary Point 906; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Basin View or Sanctuary Point?
Basin View and Sanctuary Point have similar transport scores.
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