Bilgola Beach vs Whale Beach
The verdict
Bilgola Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $5.74M versus $6.63M in Whale Beach. Bilgola Beach rates higher for liveability (78 vs 57). Whale Beach rates higher for transport (46 vs 34). Bilgola Beach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (79 vs 88 min).
Scores
Bilgola BeachWhale Beach
| Bilgola Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 62 |
| Transport | 34 | 46 |
| Education | 86 | 88 |
| Liveability | 78 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bilgola Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 251 | 315 |
| Median age | 54 | 60 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,299 | $3,285 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 59.2% | 62.8% |
| Born in Australia | 69.3% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Bilgola Beach Stable · Whale Beach Stable
Property
| Bilgola Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $5.74M | $6.63M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,495 | $1,495 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 68 | 120 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bilgola Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,992 | 2,540 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bilgola Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Bilgola Beach · Whale Beach
Transport
| Bilgola Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 88 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.3 km | 12.2 km |
Liveability
| Bilgola Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 170 m | 100 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.8 km | 31.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 160 m | 190 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.8 km | 17.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bilgola Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 251 | 315 |
| Estimated 2025 | 255 | 317 |
| Projected 2041 | 258 | 319 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.40% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bilgola Beach or Whale Beach?
Bilgola Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $5.74M versus $6.63M.
Which has better public transport, Bilgola Beach or Whale Beach?
Whale Beach has the higher transport score (Bilgola Beach 34/100 vs Whale Beach 46/100).
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