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 Wharf | Catherine Hill Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 32 |
| Transport | 26 | 26 |
| Education | 48 | 49 |
| Liveability | 27 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cams Wharf | Catherine Hill Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 182 | 943 |
| Median age | 56 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,385 | $2,628 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.3% | 32.8% |
| Born in Australia | 74.7% | 85.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.9 |
Growth: Cams Wharf Moderate Growth · Catherine Hill Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Cams Wharf | Catherine Hill Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $733K | $1.37M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cams Wharf | Catherine Hill Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 40 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 549 | 424 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 530 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 424 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,440 | 3,924 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cams Wharf | Catherine Hill 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: Cams Wharf · Catherine Hill Bay
Transport
| Cams Wharf | Catherine Hill Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.8 km | 13.3 km |
Liveability
| Cams Wharf | Catherine Hill Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 750 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 91.4 km | 89.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.4 km | 740 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.7 km | 13.9 km |
Population & growth
| Cams Wharf | Catherine Hill Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 182 | 943 |
| Estimated 2025 | 191 | 990 |
| Projected 2041 | 204 | 1,056 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.21% | 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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