Booragul vs Fennell Bay
The verdict
Fennell Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $873K in Booragul. Booragul rates higher for transport (92 vs 61). Booragul has a shorter estimated CBD commute (183 vs 249 min). On the separate residential safety score, Fennell Bay rates higher (61 vs 49/100 in Booragul).
Scores
| Booragul | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 50 |
| Transport | 92 | 61 |
| Education | 39 | 43 |
| Liveability | 54 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Booragul | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,623 | 1,780 |
| Median age | 51 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,114 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 84.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Booragul High Growth · Fennell Bay High Growth
Property
| Booragul | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $873K | $798K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $525K |
| House price YoY | 5.4% | 7.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $677 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Booragul | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 49 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 246 | 169 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 185 | 112 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 801 | 562 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,024 | 4,101 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Booragul | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 889 |
See the full school list on each profile: Booragul · Fennell Bay
Transport
| Booragul | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 61 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 183 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 620 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Booragul | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.9 km | 10.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 106.7 km | 105.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Booragul | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,623 | 1,780 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,697 | 1,861 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,299 | 2,522 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Booragul or Fennell Bay?
Fennell Bay has the higher residential safety score (Booragul 49/100 vs Fennell Bay 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Booragul or Fennell Bay?
Fennell Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $873K.
Which has better schools, Booragul or Fennell Bay?
Booragul has a higher average school ICSEA (Booragul 943 vs Fennell Bay 889; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Booragul or Fennell Bay?
Booragul has the higher transport score (Booragul 92/100 vs Fennell Bay 61/100).
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