Daleys Point vs Ettalong Beach
The verdict
Ettalong Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.43M in Daleys Point. Daleys Point rates higher for education (60 vs 51). Ettalong Beach rates higher for liveability (76 vs 55). Ettalong Beach is closer to the coast (910 m vs 2.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ettalong Beach rates higher (55 vs 40/100 in Daleys Point).
Scores
| Daleys Point | Ettalong Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 63 |
| Transport | 49 | 60 |
| Education | 60 | 51 |
| Liveability | 55 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Daleys Point | Ettalong Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 705 | 5,161 |
| Median age | 59 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,227 | $1,077 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.1% | 26.1% |
| Born in Australia | 68.4% | 73.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.9 |
Growth: Daleys Point Stable · Ettalong Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Daleys Point | Ettalong Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.43M | $1.27M |
| Median unit price | $1.18M | $1.08M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 1.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $640 | $640 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Daleys Point | Ettalong Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 40 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 567 | 174 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 174 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 426 | 717 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,837 | 6,782 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Daleys Point | Ettalong Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 972 |
See the full school list on each profile: Daleys Point · Ettalong Beach
Transport
| Daleys Point | Ettalong Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 55 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 141 | 137 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Daleys Point | Ettalong Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11 |
| Parks | 1 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 910 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 43.1 km | 41.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 710 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.6 km | 10.5 km |
Population & growth
| Daleys Point | Ettalong Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 705 | 5,161 |
| Estimated 2025 | 720 | 5,201 |
| Projected 2041 | 751 | 5,785 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 0.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Daleys Point or Ettalong Beach?
Ettalong Beach has the higher residential safety score (Daleys Point 40/100 vs Ettalong Beach 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Daleys Point or Ettalong Beach?
Ettalong Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.43M.
Which has better public transport, Daleys Point or Ettalong Beach?
Ettalong Beach has the higher transport score (Daleys Point 49/100 vs Ettalong Beach 60/100).
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