Batemans Bay vs Surfside
The verdict
Surfside is more affordable, with a median house price of $684K versus $789K in Batemans Bay. Batemans Bay rates higher for liveability (58 vs 51). Surfside rates higher for education (29 vs 24). Surfside is closer to the coast (650 m vs 1.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Surfside rates higher (55 vs 5/100 in Batemans Bay).
Scores
| Batemans Bay | Surfside | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 27 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 24 | 29 |
| Liveability | 58 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Batemans Bay | Surfside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,573 | 1,456 |
| Median age | 53 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $791 | $1,168 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.0% | 16.5% |
| Born in Australia | 73.2% | 79.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Batemans Bay Moderate Growth · Surfside Moderate Growth
Property
| Batemans Bay | Surfside | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $789K | $684K |
| Median unit price | $594K | $685K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -9.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Batemans Bay | Surfside | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 699 | 275 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 509 | 69 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,780 | 412 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 43,547 | 3,846 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Batemans Bay | Surfside | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Surfside
Transport
| Batemans Bay | Surfside | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 83.9 km |
Liveability
| Batemans Bay | Surfside | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 650 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 225.2 km | 222.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.3 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Batemans Bay | Surfside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,573 | 1,456 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,589 | 1,471 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,787 | 1,654 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.25% | 0.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Batemans Bay or Surfside?
Surfside has the higher residential safety score (Batemans Bay 5/100 vs Surfside 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Batemans Bay or Surfside?
Surfside is more affordable, with a median house price of $684K versus $789K.
Which has better public transport, Batemans Bay or Surfside?
Batemans Bay and Surfside have similar transport scores.
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