Booker Bay vs Davistown
The verdict
Davistown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.47M in Booker Bay. Booker Bay rates higher for liveability (68 vs 51). Booker Bay is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 4.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Davistown rates higher (95 vs 75/100 in Booker Bay).
Scores
| Booker Bay | Davistown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 52 |
| Transport | 60 | 56 |
| Education | 53 | 48 |
| Liveability | 68 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Booker Bay | Davistown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,442 | 2,602 |
| Median age | 54 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,218 | $1,380 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.7% | 23.4% |
| Born in Australia | 75.7% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Booker Bay Moderate Growth · Davistown Moderate Growth
Property
| Booker Bay | Davistown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.47M | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | $1.07M | $693K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -17.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $640 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 23 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Booker Bay | Davistown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 208 | 38 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 77 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 485 | 269 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,467 | 1,883 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Booker Bay | Davistown | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Booker Bay · Davistown
Transport
| Booker Bay | Davistown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 138 | 148 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Booker Bay | Davistown | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 4.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.0 km | 45.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.5 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.4 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Booker Bay | Davistown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,442 | 2,602 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,453 | 2,693 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,616 | 2,915 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Booker Bay or Davistown?
Davistown has the higher residential safety score (Booker Bay 75/100 vs Davistown 95/100).
Which is more affordable, Booker Bay or Davistown?
Davistown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.47M.
Which has better public transport, Booker Bay or Davistown?
Booker Bay has the higher transport score (Booker Bay 60/100 vs Davistown 56/100).
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