Bensville vs Empire Bay
The verdict
Empire Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.26M in Bensville. Bensville rates higher for education (58 vs 53). Empire Bay rates higher for transport (51 vs 28). Empire Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (119 vs 122 min).
Scores
| Bensville | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 48 |
| Transport | 28 | 51 |
| Education | 58 | 53 |
| Liveability | 37 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bensville | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,500 | 2,522 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,176 | $1,884 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.2% | 27.4% |
| Born in Australia | 83.2% | 83.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Bensville Stable · Empire Bay Stable
Property
| Bensville | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.26M | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | $650K | $818K |
| House price YoY | -12.8% | 12.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bensville | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 160 | 40 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 80 | 40 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 40 | 40 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,280 | 1,269 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bensville | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,061 | 1,039 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bensville · Empire Bay
Transport
| Bensville | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 122 | 119 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.5 km | 4.7 km |
Liveability
| Bensville | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 44.9 km | 43.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.1 km | 9.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bensville | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,500 | 2,522 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,552 | 2,575 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,663 | 2,687 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.52% | 0.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bensville or Empire Bay?
Bensville and Empire Bay have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bensville or Empire Bay?
Empire Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.26M.
Which has better schools, Bensville or Empire Bay?
Bensville has a higher average school ICSEA (Bensville 1061 vs Empire Bay 1039; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bensville or Empire Bay?
Empire Bay has the higher transport score (Bensville 28/100 vs Empire Bay 51/100).
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