Eaglehawk vs Sailors Gully
The verdict
Sailors Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $455K versus $498K in Eaglehawk. Eaglehawk rates higher for transport (74 vs 54). Eaglehawk is closer to the coast (137.5 km vs 138.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Sailors Gully rates higher (100 vs 65/100 in Eaglehawk).
Scores
| Eaglehawk | Sailors Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 47 |
| Transport | 74 | 54 |
| Education | 43 | 43 |
| Liveability | 51 | 44 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eaglehawk | Sailors Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,538 | 743 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,140 | $1,319 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.8% | 23.8% |
| Born in Australia | 87.1% | 88.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Eaglehawk High Growth · Sailors Gully High Growth
Property
| Eaglehawk | Sailors Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $498K | $455K |
| Median unit price | $412K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.4% | -6.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Eaglehawk | Sailors Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 361 | 135 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 397 | 135 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 542 | 135 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,616 | 2,153 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eaglehawk | Sailors Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 941 | 969 |
See the full school list on each profile: Eaglehawk · Sailors Gully
Transport
| Eaglehawk | Sailors Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 54 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Eaglehawk | Sailors Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 137.5 km | 138.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 137.7 km | 139.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 76.4 km | 78.0 km |
Population & growth
| Eaglehawk | Sailors Gully | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,538 | 743 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,791 | 777 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,314 | 981 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Eaglehawk or Sailors Gully?
Sailors Gully has the higher residential safety score (Eaglehawk 65/100 vs Sailors Gully 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Eaglehawk or Sailors Gully?
Sailors Gully is more affordable, with a median house price of $455K versus $498K.
Which has better schools, Eaglehawk or Sailors Gully?
Sailors Gully has a higher average school ICSEA (Eaglehawk 941 vs Sailors Gully 969; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Eaglehawk or Sailors Gully?
Eaglehawk has the higher transport score (Eaglehawk 74/100 vs Sailors Gully 54/100).
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