Davistown vs Empire Bay
The verdict
Empire Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.37M in Davistown. Davistown rates higher for liveability (51 vs 42). Empire Bay rates higher for education (53 vs 48). Empire Bay is closer to the coast (2.8 km vs 4.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Empire Bay rates higher (100 vs 95/100 in Davistown).
Scores
| Davistown | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 48 |
| Transport | 56 | 51 |
| Education | 48 | 53 |
| Liveability | 51 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Davistown | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,602 | 2,522 |
| Median age | 48 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,380 | $1,884 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.4% | 27.4% |
| Born in Australia | 84.0% | 83.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Davistown Moderate Growth · Empire Bay Stable
Property
| Davistown | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.37M | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | $765K | $818K |
| House price YoY | 19.2% | 12.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Davistown | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 38 | 40 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 77 | 40 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 269 | 40 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,576 | 1,269 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Davistown | 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: Davistown · Empire Bay
Transport
| Davistown | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 123 | 119 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 4.7 km |
Liveability
| Davistown | 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 | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.8 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 45.5 km | 43.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.8 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 9.7 km |
Population & growth
| Davistown | Empire Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,602 | 2,522 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,693 | 2,575 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,915 | 2,687 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.86% | 0.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Davistown or Empire Bay?
Empire Bay has the higher residential safety score (Davistown 95/100 vs Empire Bay 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Davistown or Empire Bay?
Empire Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.37M.
Which has better public transport, Davistown or Empire Bay?
Davistown has the higher transport score (Davistown 56/100 vs Empire Bay 51/100).
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