Catherine Hill Bay vs Caves Beach
The verdict
Catherine Hill Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.37M in Caves Beach. Caves Beach rates higher for liveability (55 vs 24). On the separate residential safety score, Caves Beach rates higher (47 vs 40/100 in Catherine Hill Bay).
Scores
| Catherine Hill Bay | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 50 |
| Transport | 26 | 43 |
| Education | 49 | 51 |
| Liveability | 24 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Catherine Hill Bay | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 943 | 4,016 |
| Median age | 37 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,628 | $1,628 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.8% | 33.2% |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 85.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Catherine Hill Bay Moderate Growth · Caves Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Catherine Hill Bay | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.37M | $1.37M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $941K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 11.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Catherine Hill Bay | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 40 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 424 | 274 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 530 | 249 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 424 | 722 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,924 | 4,158 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Catherine Hill Bay | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,001 |
See the full school list on each profile: Catherine Hill Bay · Caves Beach
Transport
| Catherine Hill Bay | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.3 km | 13.5 km |
Liveability
| Catherine Hill Bay | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 3 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 750 m | 530 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 89.5 km | 94.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 740 m | 600 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.9 km | 9.2 km |
Population & growth
| Catherine Hill Bay | Caves Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 943 | 4,016 |
| Estimated 2025 | 990 | 4,218 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,056 | 4,496 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.22% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Catherine Hill Bay or Caves Beach?
Caves Beach has the higher residential safety score (Catherine Hill Bay 40/100 vs Caves Beach 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Catherine Hill Bay or Caves Beach?
Catherine Hill Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.37M.
Which has better public transport, Catherine Hill Bay or Caves Beach?
Caves Beach has the higher transport score (Catherine Hill Bay 26/100 vs Caves Beach 43/100).
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