Bateau Bay vs Shelly Beach
The verdict
Bateau Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.66M in Shelly Beach. Bateau Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (158 vs 164 min). On the separate residential safety score, Shelly Beach rates higher (100 vs 59/100 in Bateau Bay).
Scores
| Bateau Bay | Shelly Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 53 |
| Transport | 44 | 41 |
| Education | 52 | 49 |
| Liveability | 67 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bateau Bay | Shelly Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,516 | 1,313 |
| Median age | 42 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,475 | $1,646 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.0% | 26.1% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 83.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bateau Bay Stable · Shelly Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Bateau Bay | Shelly Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.16M | $1.66M |
| Median unit price | $761K | $975K |
| House price YoY | 1.0% | 17.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bateau Bay | Shelly Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 232 | 152 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 192 | 76 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 415 | 152 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,665 | 3,351 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bateau Bay | Shelly Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,065 | 1,022 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bateau Bay · Shelly Beach
Transport
| Bateau Bay | Shelly Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 91 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 158 | 164 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.5 km | 9.2 km |
Liveability
| Bateau Bay | Shelly 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 2 |
| Parks | 12 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 990 m | 480 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 59.5 km | 61.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.0 km | 410 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.9 km | 12.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bateau Bay | Shelly Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,516 | 1,313 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,569 | 1,346 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,112 | 1,457 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.11% | 0.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bateau Bay or Shelly Beach?
Shelly Beach has the higher residential safety score (Bateau Bay 59/100 vs Shelly Beach 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bateau Bay or Shelly Beach?
Bateau Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.66M.
Which has better schools, Bateau Bay or Shelly Beach?
Bateau Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Bateau Bay 1065 vs Shelly Beach 1022; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bateau Bay or Shelly Beach?
Bateau Bay has the higher transport score (Bateau Bay 44/100 vs Shelly Beach 41/100).
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