Empire Bay vs Killcare Heights
The verdict
Empire Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.71M in Killcare Heights. Empire Bay rates higher for transport (51 vs 29). Killcare Heights rates higher for education (71 vs 53). Killcare Heights is closer to the coast (740 m vs 2.8 km).
Scores
| Empire Bay | Killcare Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 42 |
| Transport | 51 | 29 |
| Education | 53 | 71 |
| Liveability | 42 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Empire Bay | Killcare Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,522 | 812 |
| Median age | 42 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,884 | $2,133 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.4% | 49.3% |
| Born in Australia | 83.0% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Empire Bay Stable · Killcare Heights Stable
Property
| Empire Bay | Killcare Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.25M | $1.71M |
| Median unit price | $818K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| Empire Bay | Killcare Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 40 | 123 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 40 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 40 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,269 | 1,108 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Empire Bay | Killcare Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,039 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Empire Bay · Killcare Heights
Transport
| Empire Bay | Killcare Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 119 | 115 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.7 km | 6.3 km |
Liveability
| Empire Bay | Killcare Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 740 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 43.7 km | 42.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.0 km | 1.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.7 km | 11.9 km |
Population & growth
| Empire Bay | Killcare Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,522 | 812 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,575 | 829 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,687 | 865 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.52% | 0.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Empire Bay or Killcare Heights?
Empire Bay and Killcare Heights have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Empire Bay or Killcare Heights?
Empire Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.71M.
Which has better public transport, Empire Bay or Killcare Heights?
Empire Bay has the higher transport score (Empire Bay 51/100 vs Killcare Heights 29/100).
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