Bolton Point vs Fennell Bay
The verdict
Fennell Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $876K in Bolton Point. Bolton Point rates higher for liveability (58 vs 45). Bolton Point is closer to the coast (8.1 km vs 10.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Fennell Bay rates higher (61 vs 16/100 in Bolton Point).
Scores
| Bolton Point | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 50 |
| Transport | 61 | 61 |
| Education | 43 | 43 |
| Liveability | 58 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bolton Point | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,124 | 1,780 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,217 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.9% | 25.0% |
| Born in Australia | 85.0% | 84.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bolton Point High Growth · Fennell Bay High Growth
Property
| Bolton Point | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $876K | $798K |
| Median unit price | $575K | $525K |
| House price YoY | 17.7% | 7.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bolton Point | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 16 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 424 | 169 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 235 | 112 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,789 | 562 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,392 | 4,101 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bolton Point | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 889 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bolton Point · Fennell Bay
Transport
| Bolton Point | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Bolton Point | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.1 km | 10.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 104.4 km | 105.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.0 km | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bolton Point | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,124 | 1,780 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,221 | 1,861 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,009 | 2,522 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bolton Point or Fennell Bay?
Fennell Bay has the higher residential safety score (Bolton Point 16/100 vs Fennell Bay 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Bolton Point or Fennell Bay?
Fennell Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $876K.
Which has better public transport, Bolton Point or Fennell Bay?
Bolton Point and Fennell Bay have similar transport scores.
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