Chain Valley Bay vs Freemans
The verdict
Chain Valley Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $826K versus $1.08M in Freemans. Chain Valley Bay rates higher for transport (27 vs 0). Freemans rates higher for education (35 vs 30). Freemans is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 5.0 km).
Scores
Chain Valley BayFreemans
| Chain Valley Bay | Freemans | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 24 |
| Transport | 27 | 0 |
| Education | 30 | 35 |
| Liveability | 45 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chain Valley Bay | Freemans | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,773 | 0 |
| Median age | 63 | Data not available |
| Median household income (wk) | $866 | Data not available |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.0% | Data not available |
| Born in Australia | 77.8% | Data not available |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | Data not available |
Growth: Chain Valley Bay Stable · Freemans Stable
Property
| Chain Valley Bay | Freemans | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $826K | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | $585K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Chain Valley Bay | Freemans | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 144 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 36 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 252 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,623 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chain Valley Bay | Freemans | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Freemans
Transport
| Chain Valley Bay | Freemans | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 269 | 261 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.4 km | 10.0 km |
Liveability
| Chain Valley Bay | Freemans | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 85.8 km | 83.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.8 km | 12.6 km |
Population & growth
| Chain Valley Bay | Freemans | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,773 | 0 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,791 | Data not available |
| Projected 2041 | 2,904 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | Data not available |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Chain Valley Bay or Freemans?
Chain Valley Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $826K versus $1.08M.
Which has better public transport, Chain Valley Bay or Freemans?
Chain Valley Bay has the higher transport score (Chain Valley Bay 27/100 vs Freemans 0/100).
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