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Bootawa vs The Bight

The verdict

The Bight is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.10M in Bootawa. Bootawa rates higher for education (38 vs 27). The Bight rates higher for transport (54 vs 0).

Scores

BootawaThe Bight
BootawaThe Bight
Overall1942
Transport054
Education3827
Liveability2242

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BootawaThe Bight
Population17460
Median age5757
Median household income (wk)$1,204$1,062
Bachelor degree or higher30.8%20.6%
Born in Australia84.5%91.7%
Avg household size2.32.2

Growth: Bootawa Moderate Growth · The Bight Moderate Growth

Property

BootawaThe Bight
Median house price$1.10M$1.07M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$550$500
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available36

Median price history

Safety

BootawaThe Bight
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)4,5983,333

Total incidents over time

Schools

BootawaThe Bight
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Bootawa · The Bight

Transport

BootawaThe Bight
Transport score054
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)5.1 km1.9 km

Liveability

BootawaThe Bight
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp18.5°C18.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks10
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)21.1 km21.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)241.9 km247.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)9.1 km7.2 km

Population & growth

BootawaThe Bight
Population (2021)17460
Estimated 202518263
Projected 204121072
Annual growth rate1.13%1.23%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Bootawa or The Bight?

The Bight is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.10M.

Which has better public transport, Bootawa or The Bight?

The Bight has the higher transport score (Bootawa 0/100 vs The Bight 54/100).

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Data sources

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