Bateau Bay vs Glenning Valley
The verdict
Bateau Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.16M in Glenning Valley. Bateau Bay rates higher for liveability (67 vs 45). Bateau Bay is closer to the coast (990 m vs 6.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Glenning Valley rates higher (96 vs 59/100 in Bateau Bay).
Scores
| Bateau Bay | Glenning Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 49 |
| Transport | 44 | 48 |
| Education | 52 | 54 |
| Liveability | 67 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bateau Bay | Glenning Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,516 | 2,023 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,475 | $2,252 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.0% | 35.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 84.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Bateau Bay Stable · Glenning Valley Moderate Growth
Property
| Bateau Bay | Glenning Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.16M | $1.16M |
| Median unit price | $690K | $765K |
| House price YoY | 12.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bateau Bay | Glenning Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 96 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 232 | 49 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 192 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 415 | 494 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,496 | 2,669 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bateau Bay | Glenning Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 973 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bateau Bay · Glenning Valley
Transport
| Bateau Bay | Glenning Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 91 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 190 | 196 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.5 km | 4.9 km |
Liveability
| Bateau Bay | Glenning Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 94 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 990 m | 6.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 59.5 km | 61.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.0 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.9 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| Bateau Bay | Glenning Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,516 | 2,023 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,569 | 2,083 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,112 | 2,417 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.11% | 0.73% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bateau Bay or Glenning Valley?
Glenning Valley has the higher residential safety score (Bateau Bay 59/100 vs Glenning Valley 96/100).
Which is more affordable, Bateau Bay or Glenning Valley?
Bateau Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.16M.
Which has better schools, Bateau Bay or Glenning Valley?
Bateau Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Bateau Bay 1059 vs Glenning Valley 973; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bateau Bay or Glenning Valley?
Glenning Valley has the higher transport score (Bateau Bay 44/100 vs Glenning Valley 48/100).
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