Bayview vs Mona Vale
The verdict
Mona Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.77M versus $3.74M in Bayview. Mona Vale rates higher for transport (50 vs 33). Mona Vale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (83 vs 86 min).
Scores
BayviewMona Vale
| Bayview | Mona Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 73 |
| Transport | 33 | 50 |
| Education | 76 | 75 |
| Liveability | 84 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bayview | Mona Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,807 | 10,877 |
| Median age | 58 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,885 | $2,296 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.5% | 42.9% |
| Born in Australia | 67.4% | 71.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Bayview Stable · Mona Vale Stable
Property
| Bayview | Mona Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.74M | $2.77M |
| Median unit price | $4.54M | $1.57M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -4.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,725 | $1,400 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bayview | Mona Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 105 | 110 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 79 | 37 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 105 | 101 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,655 | 2,970 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bayview | Mona Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,087 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bayview · Mona Vale
Transport
| Bayview | Mona Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 75 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 86 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.3 km | 15.1 km |
Liveability
| Bayview | Mona Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 34 |
| Parks | 5 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | 103 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 760 m | 970 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.7 km | 23.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.2 km | 10.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bayview | Mona Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,807 | 10,877 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,863 | 11,251 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,883 | 11,762 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.37% | 0.85% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bayview or Mona Vale?
Bayview and Mona Vale have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bayview or Mona Vale?
Mona Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.77M versus $3.74M.
Which has better public transport, Bayview or Mona Vale?
Mona Vale has the higher transport score (Bayview 33/100 vs Mona Vale 50/100).
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