Erowal Bay vs Hyams Beach
The verdict
Erowal Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $954K versus $2.05M in Hyams Beach. Hyams Beach rates higher for education (61 vs 43).
Scores
Erowal BayHyams Beach
| Erowal Bay | Hyams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 43 | 61 |
| Liveability | 29 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Erowal Bay | Hyams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 652 | 137 |
| Median age | 49 | 65 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,407 | $1,850 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.0% | 50.5% |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 67.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 1.8 |
Growth: Erowal Bay Moderate Growth · Hyams Beach High Growth
Property
| Erowal Bay | Hyams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $954K | $2.05M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.38M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Erowal Bay | Hyams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 153 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 153 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 153 | 730 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,374 | 3,650 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Erowal Bay | Hyams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Erowal Bay · Hyams Beach
Transport
| Erowal Bay | Hyams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 28.1 km | 29.3 km |
Liveability
| Erowal Bay | Hyams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 660 m | 810 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 145.4 km | 145.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.7 km | 1.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.6 km | 27.9 km |
Population & growth
| Erowal Bay | Hyams Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 652 | 137 |
| Estimated 2025 | 660 | 143 |
| Projected 2041 | 838 | 234 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 1.08% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Erowal Bay or Hyams Beach?
Erowal Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $954K versus $2.05M.
Which has better public transport, Erowal Bay or Hyams Beach?
Erowal Bay and Hyams Beach have similar transport scores.
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