Erowal Bay vs St Georges Basin
The verdict
St Georges Basin is more affordable, with a median house price of $741K versus $954K in Erowal Bay. Erowal Bay rates higher for education (43 vs 33). St Georges Basin rates higher for liveability (45 vs 29). On the separate residential safety score, St Georges Basin rates higher (100 vs 95/100 in Erowal Bay).
Scores
| Erowal Bay | St Georges Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 26 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 43 | 33 |
| Liveability | 29 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Erowal Bay | St Georges Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 652 | 3,215 |
| Median age | 49 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,407 | $1,113 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.0% | 17.7% |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 80.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Erowal Bay Moderate Growth · St Georges Basin Moderate Growth
Property
| Erowal Bay | St Georges Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $954K | $741K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $673K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -10.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 4.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Erowal Bay | St Georges Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 153 | 62 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 153 | 62 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 153 | 218 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,374 | 2,457 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Erowal Bay | St Georges Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · St Georges Basin
Transport
| Erowal Bay | St Georges Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 28.9 km |
Liveability
| Erowal Bay | St Georges Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 1 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 660 m | 730 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 145.4 km | 148.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.7 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.6 km | 27.1 km |
Population & growth
| Erowal Bay | St Georges Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 652 | 3,215 |
| Estimated 2025 | 660 | 3,252 |
| Projected 2041 | 838 | 4,133 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 0.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Erowal Bay or St Georges Basin?
St Georges Basin has the higher residential safety score (Erowal Bay 95/100 vs St Georges Basin 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Erowal Bay or St Georges Basin?
St Georges Basin is more affordable, with a median house price of $741K versus $954K.
Which has better public transport, Erowal Bay or St Georges Basin?
Erowal Bay and St Georges Basin have similar transport scores.
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