Corlette vs Shoal Bay
The verdict
Corlette is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.27M in Shoal Bay. Corlette rates higher for transport (45 vs 30). On the separate residential safety score, Corlette rates higher (92 vs 35/100 in Shoal Bay).
Scores
| Corlette | Shoal Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 40 |
| Transport | 45 | 30 |
| Education | 48 | 42 |
| Liveability | 60 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Corlette | Shoal Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,699 | 1,815 |
| Median age | 52 | 59 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,566 | $1,007 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.0% | 22.7% |
| Born in Australia | 77.8% | 76.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2 |
Growth: Corlette Moderate Growth · Shoal Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Corlette | Shoal Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.24M | $1.27M |
| Median unit price | $758K | $779K |
| House price YoY | 8.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $730 | $730 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Corlette | Shoal Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 35 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 105 | 331 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 55 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 351 | 1,377 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,035 | 10,248 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Corlette | Shoal Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 962 |
See the full school list on each profile: Corlette · Shoal Bay
Transport
| Corlette | Shoal Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 30 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 19 |
| 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 | 29.2 km |
Liveability
| Corlette | Shoal 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 16 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 780 m | 670 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 153.1 km | 156.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 740 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Corlette | Shoal Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,699 | 1,815 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,760 | 1,834 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,562 | 2,090 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 0.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Corlette or Shoal Bay?
Corlette has the higher residential safety score (Corlette 92/100 vs Shoal Bay 35/100).
Which is more affordable, Corlette or Shoal Bay?
Corlette is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.27M.
Which has better public transport, Corlette or Shoal Bay?
Corlette has the higher transport score (Corlette 45/100 vs Shoal Bay 30/100).
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