Cabarita vs Canada Bay
The verdict
Canada Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.15M versus $3.90M in Cabarita. Cabarita rates higher for education (85 vs 80). Canada Bay rates higher for liveability (98 vs 91). Canada Bay is closer to the coast (10.5 km vs 12.3 km).
Scores
| Cabarita | Canada Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 87 |
| Transport | 79 | 81 |
| Education | 85 | 80 |
| Liveability | 91 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cabarita | Canada Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,933 | 1,308 |
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,695 | $2,473 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.5% | 54.2% |
| Born in Australia | 63.1% | 66.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Cabarita Stable · Canada Bay Stable
Property
| Cabarita | Canada Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.90M | $3.15M |
| Median unit price | $2.55M | $1.14M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,010 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cabarita | Canada Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 155 | 153 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 103 | 153 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 207 | 153 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,570 | 2,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cabarita | Canada 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: Cabarita · Canada Bay
Transport
| Cabarita | Canada Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Cabarita | Canada Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.3 km | 10.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.8 km | 8.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Cabarita | Canada Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,933 | 1,308 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,001 | 1,336 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,099 | 1,392 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.87% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cabarita or Canada Bay?
Canada Bay has the higher residential safety score (Cabarita 91/100 vs Canada Bay 95/100).
Which is more affordable, Cabarita or Canada Bay?
Canada Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.15M versus $3.90M.
Which has better public transport, Cabarita or Canada Bay?
Canada Bay has the higher transport score (Cabarita 79/100 vs Canada Bay 81/100).
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