Corlette vs Salamander Bay
The verdict
Salamander Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.24M in Corlette. Corlette rates higher for transport (45 vs 31). On the separate residential safety score, Corlette rates higher (92 vs 73/100 in Salamander Bay).
Scores
| Corlette | Salamander Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 42 |
| Transport | 45 | 31 |
| Education | 48 | 41 |
| Liveability | 60 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Corlette | Salamander Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,699 | 4,991 |
| Median age | 52 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,566 | $1,107 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.0% | 23.2% |
| Born in Australia | 77.8% | 79.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Growth: Corlette Moderate Growth · Salamander Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Corlette | Salamander Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.24M | $1.16M |
| Median unit price | $758K | $689K |
| House price YoY | 8.3% | 28.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $730 | $785 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Corlette | Salamander Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 105 | 100 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 351 | 541 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,035 | 5,811 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Corlette | Salamander Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 947 |
See the full school list on each profile: Corlette · Salamander Bay
Transport
| Corlette | Salamander Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 52 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 24.2 km | 23.0 km |
Liveability
| Corlette | Salamander Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 16 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 780 m | 540 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 153.1 km | 151.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Corlette | Salamander Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,699 | 4,991 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,760 | 5,045 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,562 | 5,746 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Corlette or Salamander Bay?
Corlette has the higher residential safety score (Corlette 92/100 vs Salamander Bay 73/100).
Which is more affordable, Corlette or Salamander Bay?
Salamander Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.24M.
Which has better public transport, Corlette or Salamander Bay?
Corlette has the higher transport score (Corlette 45/100 vs Salamander Bay 31/100).
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