Encounter Bay vs Hayborough
The verdict
Encounter Bay rates higher for education (50 vs 45). Hayborough rates higher for liveability (39 vs 30). On the separate residential safety score, Encounter Bay rates higher (100 vs 71/100 in Hayborough).
Scores
Encounter BayHayborough
| Encounter Bay | Hayborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 27 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 50 | 45 |
| Liveability | 30 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Encounter Bay | Hayborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,305 | 2,238 |
| Median age | 66 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $929 | $1,064 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.6% | 22.4% |
| Born in Australia | 71.5% | 80.7% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Encounter Bay Moderate Growth · Hayborough Moderate Growth
Property
| Encounter Bay | Hayborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $585 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Encounter Bay | Hayborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 38 | 223 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 679 | 3,083 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Encounter Bay | Hayborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,056 |
See the full school list on each profile: Encounter Bay · Hayborough
Transport
| Encounter Bay | Hayborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 43.8 km | 40.8 km |
Liveability
| Encounter Bay | Hayborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 720 m | 810 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 71.6 km | 67.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.5 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Encounter Bay | Hayborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,305 | 2,238 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,652 | 2,384 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,563 | 2,769 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.60% | 1.59% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Encounter Bay or Hayborough?
Encounter Bay has the higher residential safety score (Encounter Bay 100/100 vs Hayborough 71/100).
Which has better public transport, Encounter Bay or Hayborough?
Encounter Bay and Hayborough have similar transport scores.
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