Chifley vs Little Bay
The verdict
Little Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.71M versus $2.82M in Chifley. Chifley rates higher for liveability (79 vs 62). Little Bay rates higher for education (78 vs 69). Chifley has a shorter estimated CBD commute (45 vs 50 min). On the separate residential safety score, Little Bay rates higher (71 vs 46/100 in Chifley).
Scores
| Chifley | Little Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 63 |
| Transport | 57 | 50 |
| Education | 69 | 78 |
| Liveability | 79 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chifley | Little Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 4,817 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,311 | $2,364 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.4% | 50.8% |
| Born in Australia | 66.8% | 57.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Chifley Stable · Little Bay Stable
Property
| Chifley | Little Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.82M | $2.71M |
| Median unit price | $2.19M | $1.28M |
| House price YoY | 9.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chifley | Little Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 287 | 187 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 258 | 62 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 401 | 291 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,387 | 3,571 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chifley | Little Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Chifley · Little Bay
Transport
| Chifley | Little Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.7 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| Chifley | Little Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 3 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 620 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.1 km | 12.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.3 km | 730 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Chifley | Little Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,490 | 4,817 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,699 | 5,000 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,724 | 5,239 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.46% | 0.94% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chifley or Little Bay?
Little Bay has the higher residential safety score (Chifley 46/100 vs Little Bay 71/100).
Which is more affordable, Chifley or Little Bay?
Little Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.71M versus $2.82M.
Which has better public transport, Chifley or Little Bay?
Chifley has the higher transport score (Chifley 57/100 vs Little Bay 50/100).
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