Bateau Bay vs Forresters Beach
The verdict
Bateau Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.49M in Forresters Beach. Bateau Bay rates higher for liveability (67 vs 39). Forresters Beach rates higher for education (58 vs 52). Forresters Beach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (183 vs 190 min). On the separate residential safety score, Forresters Beach rates higher (66 vs 59/100 in Bateau Bay).
Scores
| Bateau Bay | Forresters Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 46 |
| Transport | 44 | 42 |
| Education | 52 | 58 |
| Liveability | 67 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bateau Bay | Forresters Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,516 | 3,354 |
| Median age | 42 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,475 | $1,758 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.0% | 35.9% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 81.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bateau Bay Stable · Forresters Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Bateau Bay | Forresters Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.16M | $1.49M |
| Median unit price | $690K | $860K |
| House price YoY | 12.0% | -2.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bateau Bay | Forresters Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 232 | 268 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 192 | 179 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 415 | 358 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,496 | 2,922 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bateau Bay | Forresters Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bateau Bay · Forresters Beach
Transport
| Bateau Bay | Forresters Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 91 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 190 | 183 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.5 km | 9.4 km |
Liveability
| Bateau Bay | Forresters Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 990 m | 380 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 59.5 km | 57.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.0 km | 630 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.9 km | 11.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bateau Bay | Forresters Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,516 | 3,354 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,569 | 3,418 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,112 | 3,889 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.11% | 0.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bateau Bay or Forresters Beach?
Forresters Beach has the higher residential safety score (Bateau Bay 59/100 vs Forresters Beach 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Bateau Bay or Forresters Beach?
Bateau Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.49M.
Which has better public transport, Bateau Bay or Forresters Beach?
Bateau Bay has the higher transport score (Bateau Bay 44/100 vs Forresters Beach 42/100).
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