Daleys Point vs Empire Bay
The verdict
Empire Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $2.17M in Daleys Point. Daleys Point rates higher for liveability (55 vs 42). Daleys Point has a shorter estimated CBD commute (117 vs 119 min). On the separate residential safety score, Empire Bay rates higher (100 vs 40/100 in Daleys Point).
Scores
| Daleys Point | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 48 |
| Transport | 49 | 51 |
| Education | 60 | 53 |
| Liveability | 55 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Daleys Point | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 705 | 2,522 |
| Median age | 59 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,227 | $1,884 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.1% | 27.4% |
| Born in Australia | 68.4% | 83.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Growth: Daleys Point Stable · Empire Bay Stable
Property
| Daleys Point | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.17M | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | $1.18M | $818K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 12.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 61 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Daleys Point | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 40 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 567 | 40 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 40 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 426 | 40 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,695 | 1,269 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Daleys Point | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,039 |
See the full school list on each profile: Daleys Point · Empire Bay
Transport
| Daleys Point | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 117 | 119 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 4.7 km |
Liveability
| Daleys Point | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 43.1 km | 43.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.6 km | 9.7 km |
Population & growth
| Daleys Point | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 705 | 2,522 |
| Estimated 2025 | 720 | 2,575 |
| Projected 2041 | 751 | 2,687 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 0.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Daleys Point or Empire Bay?
Empire Bay has the higher residential safety score (Daleys Point 40/100 vs Empire Bay 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Daleys Point or Empire Bay?
Empire Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $2.17M.
Which has better public transport, Daleys Point or Empire Bay?
Empire Bay has the higher transport score (Daleys Point 49/100 vs Empire Bay 51/100).
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