Booker Bay vs Hardys Bay
The verdict
Booker Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.60M versus $1.86M in Hardys Bay. Booker Bay rates higher for liveability (68 vs 49). Hardys Bay rates higher for education (72 vs 53). Hardys Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (111 vs 115 min).
Scores
Booker BayHardys Bay
| Booker Bay | Hardys Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 53 |
| Transport | 60 | 42 |
| Education | 53 | 72 |
| Liveability | 68 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Booker Bay | Hardys Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,442 | 233 |
| Median age | 54 | 59 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,218 | $2,068 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.7% | 52.1% |
| Born in Australia | 75.7% | 84.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Booker Bay Moderate Growth · Hardys Bay Stable
Property
| Booker Bay | Hardys Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.60M | $1.86M |
| Median unit price | $1.16M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Booker Bay | Hardys Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 208 | 429 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 429 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 485 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,259 | 3,434 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Booker Bay | Hardys Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Hardys Bay
Transport
| Booker Bay | Hardys Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 115 | 111 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Booker Bay | Hardys Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 790 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.0 km | 40.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.5 km | 860 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.4 km | 12.0 km |
Population & growth
| Booker Bay | Hardys Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,442 | 233 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,453 | 238 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,616 | 248 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Booker Bay or Hardys Bay?
Booker Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.60M versus $1.86M.
Which has better public transport, Booker Bay or Hardys Bay?
Booker Bay has the higher transport score (Booker Bay 60/100 vs Hardys Bay 42/100).
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