Batehaven vs Denhams Beach
The verdict
Batehaven is more affordable, with a median house price of $815K versus $914K in Denhams Beach. Batehaven rates higher for liveability (51 vs 44). On the separate residential safety score, Denhams Beach rates higher (100 vs 30/100 in Batehaven).
Scores
| Batehaven | Denhams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 29 | 29 |
| Liveability | 51 | 44 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Batehaven | Denhams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,911 | 650 |
| Median age | 54 | 61 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,128 | $1,323 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.8% | 22.4% |
| Born in Australia | 75.7% | 69.1% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Batehaven Moderate Growth · Denhams Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Batehaven | Denhams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $815K | $914K |
| Median unit price | $518K | $845K |
| House price YoY | 13.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 24 |
Median price history
Safety
| Batehaven | Denhams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 30 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 366 | 154 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 157 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 890 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,942 | 1,385 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Batehaven | Denhams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Batehaven · Denhams Beach
Transport
| Batehaven | Denhams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 86.6 km | 88.5 km |
Liveability
| Batehaven | Denhams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 800 m | 160 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 226.8 km | 227.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 900 m | 280 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Batehaven | Denhams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,911 | 650 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,968 | 669 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,119 | 721 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.74% | 0.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Batehaven or Denhams Beach?
Denhams Beach has the higher residential safety score (Batehaven 30/100 vs Denhams Beach 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Batehaven or Denhams Beach?
Batehaven is more affordable, with a median house price of $815K versus $914K.
Which has better public transport, Batehaven or Denhams Beach?
Batehaven and Denhams Beach have similar transport scores.
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