Bittern vs Crib Point
The verdict
Crib Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $748K versus $791K in Bittern. Bittern rates higher for education (47 vs 39). Crib Point rates higher for liveability (37 vs 29). Crib Point is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 2.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bittern rates higher (100 vs 75/100 in Crib Point).
Scores
| Bittern | Crib Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 55 |
| Transport | 90 | 88 |
| Education | 47 | 39 |
| Liveability | 29 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bittern | Crib Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,276 | 3,343 |
| Median age | 46 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,615 | $1,447 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.4% | 17.9% |
| Born in Australia | 80.8% | 82.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bittern Moderate Growth · Crib Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Bittern | Crib Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $791K | $748K |
| Median unit price | $614K | $515K |
| House price YoY | -21.2% | -32.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bittern | Crib Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 75 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 94 | 269 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 210 | 359 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 187 | 269 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,502 | 3,739 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bittern | Crib Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bittern · Crib Point
Transport
| Bittern | Crib Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 130 | 135 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 750 m | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Bittern | Crib Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 60.9 km | 63.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.2 km | 11.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bittern | Crib Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,276 | 3,343 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,197 | 3,281 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,886 | 3,820 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.47% | -0.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bittern or Crib Point?
Bittern has the higher residential safety score (Bittern 100/100 vs Crib Point 75/100).
Which is more affordable, Bittern or Crib Point?
Crib Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $748K versus $791K.
Which has better schools, Bittern or Crib Point?
Crib Point has a higher average school ICSEA (Bittern 989 vs Crib Point 1018; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bittern or Crib Point?
Bittern has the higher transport score (Bittern 90/100 vs Crib Point 88/100).
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