Carey Bay vs Fishing Point
The verdict
Carey Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.36M in Fishing Point. Carey Bay rates higher for liveability (58 vs 51). On the separate residential safety score, Carey Bay rates higher (100 vs 57/100 in Fishing Point).
Scores
| Carey Bay | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 49 |
| Transport | 46 | 46 |
| Education | 50 | 49 |
| Liveability | 58 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carey Bay | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 865 | 1,105 |
| Median age | 54 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,266 | $1,755 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.1% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Carey Bay Moderate Growth · Fishing Point Stable
Property
| Carey Bay | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.12M | $1.36M |
| 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 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carey Bay | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 231 | 452 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 271 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,081 | 1,720 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carey Bay | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Carey Bay · Fishing Point
Transport
| Carey Bay | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 11 |
| 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 | 6.7 km |
Liveability
| Carey Bay | Fishing 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 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.4 km | 6.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 101.1 km | 98.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.4 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Carey Bay | Fishing Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 865 | 1,105 |
| Estimated 2025 | 873 | 1,134 |
| Projected 2041 | 996 | 1,196 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.65% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carey Bay or Fishing Point?
Carey Bay has the higher residential safety score (Carey Bay 100/100 vs Fishing Point 57/100).
Which is more affordable, Carey Bay or Fishing Point?
Carey Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.36M.
Which has better public transport, Carey Bay or Fishing Point?
Carey Bay and Fishing Point have similar transport scores.
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