Chain Valley Bay vs Gwandalan
The verdict
Chain Valley Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $856K versus $870K in Gwandalan. Chain Valley Bay rates higher for liveability (45 vs 35). Gwandalan rates higher for education (35 vs 30). Chain Valley Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (223 vs 231 min). On the separate residential safety score, Chain Valley Bay rates higher (96 vs 69/100 in Gwandalan).
Scores
| Chain Valley Bay | Gwandalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 33 |
| Transport | 27 | 30 |
| Education | 30 | 35 |
| Liveability | 45 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chain Valley Bay | Gwandalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,773 | 3,785 |
| Median age | 63 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $866 | $1,493 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.0% | 17.3% |
| Born in Australia | 77.8% | 86.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Chain Valley Bay Stable · Gwandalan Moderate Growth
Property
| Chain Valley Bay | Gwandalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $856K | $870K |
| Median unit price | $585K | $713K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 23.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 29 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chain Valley Bay | Gwandalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 144 | 132 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 36 | 264 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 252 | 449 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,370 | 3,276 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chain Valley Bay | Gwandalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chain Valley Bay · Gwandalan
Transport
| Chain Valley Bay | Gwandalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 30 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 223 | 231 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.4 km | 9.4 km |
Liveability
| Chain Valley Bay | Gwandalan | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.0 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 85.8 km | 88.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.8 km | 14.3 km |
Population & growth
| Chain Valley Bay | Gwandalan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,773 | 3,785 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,791 | 4,118 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,904 | 4,405 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 2.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chain Valley Bay or Gwandalan?
Chain Valley Bay has the higher residential safety score (Chain Valley Bay 96/100 vs Gwandalan 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Chain Valley Bay or Gwandalan?
Chain Valley Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $856K versus $870K.
Which has better public transport, Chain Valley Bay or Gwandalan?
Gwandalan has the higher transport score (Chain Valley Bay 27/100 vs Gwandalan 30/100).
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