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Cams Wharf vs Catherine Hill Bay

The verdict

Cams Wharf is more affordable, with a median house price of $733K versus $1.37M in Catherine Hill Bay. Catherine Hill Bay is closer to the coast (750 m vs 2.4 km).

Scores

Cams WharfCatherine Hill Bay
Cams WharfCatherine Hill Bay
Overall3332
Transport2626
Education4849
Liveability2724

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

Demographics

Cams WharfCatherine Hill Bay
Population182943
Median age5637
Median household income (wk)$1,385$2,628
Bachelor degree or higher32.3%32.8%
Born in Australia74.7%85.3%
Avg household size2.12.9

Growth: Cams Wharf Moderate Growth · Catherine Hill Bay Moderate Growth

Property

Cams WharfCatherine Hill Bay
Median house price$733K$1.37M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$710$710
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)3652

Median price history

Safety

Cams WharfCatherine Hill Bay
Residential safety score40
Break & enter dwelling /100k549424
Motor vehicle theft /100k0530
Domestic assault /100k0424
Total incidents /100k (all)10,4403,924

Total incidents over time

Schools

Cams WharfCatherine Hill Bay
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Cams Wharf · Catherine Hill Bay

Transport

Cams WharfCatherine Hill Bay
Transport score2626
Train stations00
Bus stops218
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)11.8 km13.3 km

Liveability

Cams WharfCatherine Hill Bay
Summer max temp27.5°C27.0°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks03
PlaygroundsData not available2
Swimming pools1Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)2.4 km750 m
Distance to CBD (km)91.4 km89.5 km
Nearest beach (km)2.4 km740 m
Nearest hospital (km)11.7 km13.9 km

Population & growth

Cams WharfCatherine Hill Bay
Population (2021)182943
Estimated 2025191990
Projected 20412041,056
Annual growth rate1.21%1.22%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Cams Wharf or Catherine Hill Bay?

Cams Wharf is more affordable, with a median house price of $733K versus $1.37M.

Which has better public transport, Cams Wharf or Catherine Hill Bay?

Cams Wharf and Catherine Hill Bay have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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