Claremont vs Sandy Bay
The verdict
Sandy Bay rates higher for education (80 vs 37). Sandy Bay is closer to the coast (580 m vs 2.5 km).
Scores
ClaremontSandy Bay
| Claremont | Sandy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 79 |
| Transport | 40 | 58 |
| Education | 37 | 80 |
| Liveability | 71 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Claremont | Sandy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,397 | 12,315 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,241 | $1,915 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.7% | 70.3% |
| Born in Australia | 80.8% | 60.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Claremont Stable · Sandy Bay Stable
Property
| Claremont | Sandy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
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Safety
| Claremont | Sandy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Claremont | Sandy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 6 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 930 | 1,131 |
See the full school list on each profile: Claremont · Sandy Bay
Transport
| Claremont | Sandy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 40 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 70 | 83 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 23 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Claremont | Sandy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 21.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 40 |
| Parks | 15 | 87 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 32 | 146 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 9 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 580 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.5 km | 3.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.6 km | 590 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.4 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Claremont | Sandy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,397 | 12,315 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,476 | 12,341 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,815 | 13,110 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.05% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Claremont or Sandy Bay?
Sandy Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Claremont 930 vs Sandy Bay 1131; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Claremont or Sandy Bay?
Sandy Bay has the higher transport score (Claremont 40/100 vs Sandy Bay 58/100).
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