Empire Bay vs Killcare
The verdict
Empire Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.95M in Killcare. Empire Bay rates higher for transport (51 vs 25). Killcare rates higher for education (72 vs 53). Killcare is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 2.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Empire Bay rates higher (100 vs 45/100 in Killcare).
Scores
| Empire Bay | Killcare | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 48 |
| Transport | 51 | 25 |
| Education | 53 | 72 |
| Liveability | 42 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Empire Bay | Killcare | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,522 | 517 |
| Median age | 42 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,884 | $1,890 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.4% | 51.2% |
| Born in Australia | 83.0% | 75.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Empire Bay Stable · Killcare Stable
Property
| Empire Bay | Killcare | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.25M | $1.95M |
| Median unit price | $818K | $768K |
| 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 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Empire Bay | Killcare | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 45 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 40 | 387 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 40 | 193 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 40 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,269 | 2,901 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Empire Bay | Killcare | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Transport
| Empire Bay | Killcare | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 119 | 114 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.7 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Empire Bay | Killcare | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 43.7 km | 41.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.0 km | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.7 km | 11.4 km |
Population & growth
| Empire Bay | Killcare | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,522 | 517 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,575 | 528 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,687 | 551 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.52% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Empire Bay or Killcare?
Empire Bay has the higher residential safety score (Empire Bay 100/100 vs Killcare 45/100).
Which is more affordable, Empire Bay or Killcare?
Empire Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.95M.
Which has better public transport, Empire Bay or Killcare?
Empire Bay has the higher transport score (Empire Bay 51/100 vs Killcare 25/100).
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