Chain Valley Bay vs Doyalson North
The verdict
Chain Valley Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $826K versus $2.50M in Doyalson North. Chain Valley Bay rates higher for education (30 vs 24). Doyalson North has a shorter estimated CBD commute (260 vs 269 min).
Scores
Chain Valley BayDoyalson North
| Chain Valley Bay | Doyalson North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 32 |
| Transport | 27 | 27 |
| Education | 30 | 24 |
| Liveability | 45 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chain Valley Bay | Doyalson North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,773 | 383 |
| Median age | 63 | 72 |
| Median household income (wk) | $866 | $691 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.0% | 7.1% |
| Born in Australia | 77.8% | 70.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.6 |
Growth: Chain Valley Bay Stable · Doyalson North Stable
Property
| Chain Valley Bay | Doyalson North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $826K | $2.50M |
| Median unit price | $585K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Chain Valley Bay | Doyalson North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 144 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 36 | 1,044 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 252 | 261 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,623 | 8,094 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chain Valley Bay | Doyalson North | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Chain Valley Bay · Doyalson North
Transport
| Chain Valley Bay | Doyalson North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 27 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 269 | 260 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.4 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Chain Valley Bay | Doyalson North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.0 km | 5.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 85.8 km | 82.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.8 km | 10.5 km |
Population & growth
| Chain Valley Bay | Doyalson North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,773 | 383 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,791 | 385 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,904 | 401 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 0.13% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Chain Valley Bay or Doyalson North?
Chain Valley Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $826K versus $2.50M.
Which has better public transport, Chain Valley Bay or Doyalson North?
Chain Valley Bay and Doyalson North have similar transport scores.
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