Booker Bay vs Ettalong Beach
The verdict
Ettalong Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.47M in Booker Bay. Ettalong Beach rates higher for liveability (76 vs 68). Ettalong Beach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (137 vs 138 min). On the separate residential safety score, Booker Bay rates higher (75 vs 55/100 in Ettalong Beach).
Scores
| Booker Bay | Ettalong Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 63 |
| Transport | 60 | 60 |
| Education | 53 | 51 |
| Liveability | 68 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Booker Bay | Ettalong Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,442 | 5,161 |
| Median age | 54 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,218 | $1,077 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.7% | 26.1% |
| Born in Australia | 75.7% | 73.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.9 |
Growth: Booker Bay Moderate Growth · Ettalong Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Booker Bay | Ettalong Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.47M | $1.27M |
| Median unit price | $1.07M | $1.08M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 1.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $640 | $640 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 23 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Booker Bay | Ettalong Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 208 | 174 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 174 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 485 | 717 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,467 | 6,782 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Booker Bay | Ettalong Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 972 |
See the full school list on each profile: Booker Bay · Ettalong Beach
Transport
| Booker Bay | Ettalong Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 55 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 138 | 137 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Booker Bay | Ettalong Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11 |
| Parks | 1 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 910 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.0 km | 41.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.5 km | 710 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.4 km | 10.5 km |
Population & growth
| Booker Bay | Ettalong Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,442 | 5,161 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,453 | 5,201 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,616 | 5,785 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 0.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Booker Bay or Ettalong Beach?
Booker Bay has the higher residential safety score (Booker Bay 75/100 vs Ettalong Beach 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Booker Bay or Ettalong Beach?
Ettalong Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.47M.
Which has better public transport, Booker Bay or Ettalong Beach?
Booker Bay and Ettalong Beach have similar transport scores.
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