Carey Bay vs Kilaben Bay
The verdict
Kilaben Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.36M in Carey Bay. Kilaben Bay rates higher for transport (57 vs 46). Carey Bay is closer to the coast (6.4 km vs 7.7 km).
Scores
| Carey Bay | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 56 |
| Transport | 46 | 57 |
| Education | 50 | 50 |
| Liveability | 58 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carey Bay | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 865 | 1,516 |
| Median age | 54 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,266 | $2,186 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.1% | 34.8% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 85.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Carey Bay Moderate Growth · Kilaben Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Carey Bay | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.36M | $1.12M |
| Median unit price | $967K | $1.07M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 12.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 62 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carey Bay | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 231 | 132 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 132 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 132 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,965 | 1,253 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carey Bay | Kilaben 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: Carey Bay · Kilaben Bay
Transport
| Carey Bay | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.1 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Carey Bay | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.4 km | 7.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 101.1 km | 101.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.4 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Carey Bay | Kilaben Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 865 | 1,516 |
| Estimated 2025 | 873 | 1,530 |
| Projected 2041 | 996 | 1,745 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carey Bay or Kilaben Bay?
Carey Bay and Kilaben Bay have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Carey Bay or Kilaben Bay?
Kilaben Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.36M.
Which has better public transport, Carey Bay or Kilaben Bay?
Kilaben Bay has the higher transport score (Carey Bay 46/100 vs Kilaben Bay 57/100).
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