Chifley vs Phillip Bay
The verdict
Chifley is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.82M versus $3.00M in Phillip Bay. Chifley rates higher for transport (57 vs 40). Chifley has a shorter estimated CBD commute (45 vs 48 min). On the separate residential safety score, Phillip Bay rates higher (88 vs 46/100 in Chifley).
Scores
| Chifley | Phillip Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 58 |
| Transport | 57 | 40 |
| Education | 69 | 67 |
| Liveability | 79 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chifley | Phillip Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 721 |
| Median age | 42 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,311 | $2,193 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.4% | 38.0% |
| Born in Australia | 66.8% | 67.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.1 |
Growth: Chifley Stable · Phillip Bay Stable
Property
| Chifley | Phillip Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.82M | $3.00M |
| Median unit price | $2.19M | $1.80M |
| 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 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chifley | Phillip Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 88 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 287 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 258 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 401 | 832 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,387 | 7,212 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chifley | Phillip Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 918 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chifley · Phillip Bay
Transport
| Chifley | Phillip Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 40 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.7 km | 6.9 km |
Liveability
| Chifley | Phillip 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 3 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 320 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.1 km | 12.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.3 km | 300 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 6.7 km |
Population & growth
| Chifley | Phillip Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,490 | 721 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,699 | 748 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,724 | 784 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.46% | 0.92% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chifley or Phillip Bay?
Phillip Bay has the higher residential safety score (Chifley 46/100 vs Phillip Bay 88/100).
Which is more affordable, Chifley or Phillip Bay?
Chifley is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.82M versus $3.00M.
Which has better schools, Chifley or Phillip Bay?
Chifley has a higher average school ICSEA (Chifley 954 vs Phillip Bay 918; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chifley or Phillip Bay?
Chifley has the higher transport score (Chifley 57/100 vs Phillip Bay 40/100).
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