Batemans Bay vs Catalina
The verdict
Catalina is more affordable, with a median house price of $672K versus $789K in Batemans Bay. On the separate residential safety score, Catalina rates higher (31 vs 5/100 in Batemans Bay).
Scores
Batemans BayCatalina
| Batemans Bay | Catalina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 24 | 26 |
| Liveability | 58 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Batemans Bay | Catalina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,573 | 2,522 |
| Median age | 53 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $791 | $1,130 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.0% | 18.5% |
| Born in Australia | 73.2% | 78.4% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Batemans Bay Moderate Growth · Catalina Moderate Growth
Property
| Batemans Bay | Catalina | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $789K | $672K |
| Median unit price | $594K | $678K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -1.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | 16 |
Median price history
Safety
| Batemans Bay | Catalina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 31 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 699 | 476 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 509 | 238 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,780 | 753 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 43,547 | 5,749 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Batemans Bay | Catalina | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Batemans Bay · Catalina
Transport
| Batemans Bay | Catalina | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 81.5 km | 85.2 km |
Liveability
| Batemans Bay | Catalina | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 25 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 1.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 225.2 km | 226.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.3 km | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Batemans Bay | Catalina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,573 | 2,522 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,589 | 2,548 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,787 | 2,865 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.25% | 0.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Batemans Bay or Catalina?
Catalina has the higher residential safety score (Batemans Bay 5/100 vs Catalina 31/100).
Which is more affordable, Batemans Bay or Catalina?
Catalina is more affordable, with a median house price of $672K versus $789K.
Which has better public transport, Batemans Bay or Catalina?
Batemans Bay and Catalina have similar transport scores.
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