Carey Bay vs Coal Point
The verdict
Carey Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.40M in Coal Point. Carey Bay rates higher for liveability (58 vs 35). Coal Point rates higher for education (57 vs 50). Coal Point is closer to the coast (5.3 km vs 6.4 km).
Scores
| Carey Bay | Coal Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 45 |
| Transport | 46 | 46 |
| Education | 50 | 57 |
| Liveability | 58 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carey Bay | Coal Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 865 | 1,749 |
| Median age | 54 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,266 | $2,148 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.1% | 42.6% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 84.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Carey Bay Moderate Growth · Coal Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Carey Bay | Coal Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.12M | $1.40M |
| Median unit price | $922K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carey Bay | Coal Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 231 | 57 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 172 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 172 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,081 | 2,001 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carey Bay | Coal Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,051 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carey Bay · Coal Point
Transport
| Carey Bay | Coal Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.1 km | 6.6 km |
Liveability
| Carey Bay | Coal Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.4 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 101.1 km | 100.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.4 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Carey Bay | Coal Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 865 | 1,749 |
| Estimated 2025 | 873 | 1,765 |
| Projected 2041 | 996 | 2,014 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carey Bay or Coal Point?
Carey Bay and Coal Point have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Carey Bay or Coal Point?
Carey Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.40M.
Which has better public transport, Carey Bay or Coal Point?
Carey Bay and Coal Point have similar transport scores.
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