Bayview vs Scotland Island
The verdict
Scotland Island is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $3.49M in Bayview. Bayview rates higher for transport (33 vs 0). Scotland Island rates higher for education (85 vs 76). Scotland Island has a shorter estimated CBD commute (77 vs 86 min).
Scores
| Bayview | Scotland Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 44 |
| Transport | 33 | 0 |
| Education | 76 | 85 |
| Liveability | 84 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bayview | Scotland Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,807 | 711 |
| Median age | 58 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,885 | $2,397 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.5% | 57.0% |
| Born in Australia | 67.4% | 63.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bayview Stable · Scotland Island Stable
Property
| Bayview | Scotland Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.49M | $1.82M |
| Median unit price | $3.74M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -15.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $2,850 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bayview | Scotland Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 105 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 79 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 105 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,576 | 1,688 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bayview | Scotland Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bayview · Scotland Island
Transport
| Bayview | Scotland Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 86 | 77 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.3 km | 12.0 km |
Liveability
| Bayview | Scotland Island | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 760 m | 760 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.7 km | 27.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.2 km | 13.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bayview | Scotland Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,807 | 711 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,863 | 721 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,883 | 725 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.37% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bayview or Scotland Island?
Bayview and Scotland Island have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bayview or Scotland Island?
Scotland Island is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $3.49M.
Which has better public transport, Bayview or Scotland Island?
Bayview has the higher transport score (Bayview 33/100 vs Scotland Island 0/100).
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