California Gully vs Eaglehawk
The verdict
California Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $455K versus $498K in Eaglehawk. California Gully rates higher for liveability (69 vs 51). Eaglehawk rates higher for transport (74 vs 61). California Gully is closer to the coast (135.4 km vs 137.5 km).
Scores
| California Gully | Eaglehawk | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 57 |
| Transport | 61 | 74 |
| Education | 40 | 43 |
| Liveability | 69 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| California Gully | Eaglehawk | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,476 | 5,538 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,054 | $1,140 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.0% | 22.8% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 87.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: California Gully High Growth · Eaglehawk High Growth
Property
| California Gully | Eaglehawk | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $455K | $498K |
| Median unit price | $321K | $412K |
| House price YoY | -2.5% | 12.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| California Gully | Eaglehawk | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 469 | 361 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 201 | 397 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 670 | 542 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,988 | 5,616 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| California Gully | Eaglehawk | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | 941 |
See the full school list on each profile: California Gully · Eaglehawk
Transport
| California Gully | Eaglehawk | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| California Gully | Eaglehawk | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 35 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 135.4 km | 137.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 135.7 km | 137.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 78.7 km | 76.4 km |
Population & growth
| California Gully | Eaglehawk | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,476 | 5,538 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,681 | 5,791 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,912 | 7,314 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, California Gully or Eaglehawk?
Eaglehawk has the higher residential safety score (California Gully 61/100 vs Eaglehawk 65/100).
Which is more affordable, California Gully or Eaglehawk?
California Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $455K versus $498K.
Which has better schools, California Gully or Eaglehawk?
Eaglehawk has a higher average school ICSEA (California Gully 919 vs Eaglehawk 941; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, California Gully or Eaglehawk?
Eaglehawk has the higher transport score (California Gully 61/100 vs Eaglehawk 74/100).
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