Batehaven vs Sunshine Bay
The verdict
Batehaven is more affordable, with a median house price of $766K versus $868K in Sunshine Bay. On the separate residential safety score, Sunshine Bay rates higher (85 vs 30/100 in Batehaven).
Scores
| Batehaven | Sunshine Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 26 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 29 | 29 |
| Liveability | 51 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Batehaven | Sunshine Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,911 | 1,439 |
| Median age | 54 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,128 | $1,138 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.8% | 22.8% |
| Born in Australia | 75.7% | 76.2% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Batehaven Moderate Growth · Sunshine Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Batehaven | Sunshine Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $766K | $868K |
| Median unit price | $506K | $659K |
| House price YoY | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Batehaven | Sunshine Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 30 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 366 | 69 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 157 | 139 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 890 | 347 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,617 | 2,502 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Batehaven | Sunshine Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 960 | 919 |
See the full school list on each profile: Batehaven · Sunshine Bay
Transport
| Batehaven | Sunshine Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 87.8 km |
Liveability
| Batehaven | Sunshine Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 800 m | 550 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 226.8 km | 227.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 900 m | 620 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Batehaven | Sunshine Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,911 | 1,439 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,968 | 1,482 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,119 | 1,595 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.74% | 0.74% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Batehaven or Sunshine Bay?
Sunshine Bay has the higher residential safety score (Batehaven 30/100 vs Sunshine Bay 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Batehaven or Sunshine Bay?
Batehaven is more affordable, with a median house price of $766K versus $868K.
Which has better schools, Batehaven or Sunshine Bay?
Batehaven has a higher average school ICSEA (Batehaven 960 vs Sunshine Bay 919; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Batehaven or Sunshine Bay?
Batehaven and Sunshine Bay have similar transport scores.
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