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Batehaven vs Catalina

The verdict

Catalina is more affordable, with a median house price of $672K versus $766K in Batehaven. Catalina rates higher for liveability (59 vs 51).

Scores

BatehavenCatalina
BatehavenCatalina
Overall2728
Transport00
Education2926
Liveability5159

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BatehavenCatalina
Population1,9112,522
Median age5453
Median household income (wk)$1,128$1,130
Bachelor degree or higher22.8%18.5%
Born in Australia75.7%78.4%
Avg household size22.3

Growth: Batehaven Moderate Growth · Catalina Moderate Growth

Property

BatehavenCatalina
Median house price$766K$672K
Median unit price$506K$678K
House price YoY3.4%-1.8%
Median rent — house (wk)$580$580
Rental yield (house)3.6%4.5%
Days on market (house)3116

Median price history

Safety

BatehavenCatalina
Residential safety score3031
Break & enter dwelling /100k366476
Motor vehicle theft /100k157238
Domestic assault /100k890753
Total incidents /100k (all)11,6175,749

Total incidents over time

Schools

BatehavenCatalina
Total schools20
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA960Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Batehaven · Catalina

Transport

BatehavenCatalina
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)86.6 km85.2 km

Liveability

BatehavenCatalina
Summer max temp26.5°C26.5°C
Winter max temp17.0°C17.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants31
Parks11
Playgrounds2Data not available
Swimming pools12
Medical GPs10
Distance to coast (km)800 m1.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)226.8 km226.6 km
Nearest beach (km)900 m1.3 km
Nearest hospital (km)3.0 km1.8 km

Population & growth

BatehavenCatalina
Population (2021)1,9112,522
Estimated 20251,9682,548
Projected 20412,1192,865
Annual growth rate0.74%0.26%

Common questions

Which is safer, Batehaven or Catalina?

Catalina has the higher residential safety score (Batehaven 30/100 vs Catalina 31/100).

Which is more affordable, Batehaven or Catalina?

Catalina is more affordable, with a median house price of $672K versus $766K.

Which has better public transport, Batehaven or Catalina?

Batehaven and Catalina have similar transport scores.

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