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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 BayDoyalson North
Overall3432
Transport2727
Education3024
Liveability4545

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Chain Valley BayDoyalson North
Population2,773383
Median age6372
Median household income (wk)$866$691
Bachelor degree or higher12.0%7.1%
Born in Australia77.8%70.8%
Avg household size2.11.6

Growth: Chain Valley Bay Stable · Doyalson North Stable

Property

Chain Valley BayDoyalson North
Median house price$826K$2.50M
Median unit price$585KData not available
House price YoY3.0%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$710$600
Rental yield (house)4.3%Data not available
Days on market (house)38Data not available

Median price history

Safety

Chain Valley BayDoyalson North
Residential safety score96
Break & enter dwelling /100k1440
Motor vehicle theft /100k361,044
Domestic assault /100k252261
Total incidents /100k (all)1,6238,094

Total incidents over time

Schools

Chain Valley BayDoyalson North
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Chain Valley Bay · Doyalson North

Transport

Chain Valley BayDoyalson North
Transport score2727
Train stations00
Bus stops1510
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)269260
Nearest train station (km)8.4 km5.5 km

Liveability

Chain Valley BayDoyalson North
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks70
Playgrounds3Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)5.0 km5.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)85.8 km82.8 km
Nearest beach (km)5.0 km6.0 km
Nearest hospital (km)13.8 km10.5 km

Population & growth

Chain Valley BayDoyalson North
Population (2021)2,773383
Estimated 20252,791385
Projected 20412,904401
Annual growth rate0.16%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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Data sources

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