Ettalong Beach vs Woy Woy Bay
The verdict
Ettalong Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.54M in Woy Woy Bay. Ettalong Beach rates higher for liveability (76 vs 27). Woy Woy Bay rates higher for education (61 vs 51). Ettalong Beach is closer to the coast (910 m vs 3.3 km).
Scores
| Ettalong Beach | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 45 |
| Transport | 60 | 48 |
| Education | 51 | 61 |
| Liveability | 76 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ettalong Beach | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,161 | 423 |
| Median age | 54 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,077 | $2,416 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.1% | 42.1% |
| Born in Australia | 73.7% | 78.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Ettalong Beach Moderate Growth · Woy Woy Bay Stable
Property
| Ettalong Beach | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | $1.54M |
| Median unit price | $1.08M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 1.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $640 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ettalong Beach | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 174 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 174 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 717 | 946 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,782 | 4,019 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ettalong Beach | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ettalong Beach · Woy Woy Bay
Transport
| Ettalong Beach | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 137 | 148 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Ettalong Beach | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 29 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 910 m | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.5 km | 45.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 710 m | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.5 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Ettalong Beach | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,161 | 423 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,201 | 428 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,785 | 459 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 0.29% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Ettalong Beach or Woy Woy Bay?
Ettalong Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.54M.
Which has better public transport, Ettalong Beach or Woy Woy Bay?
Ettalong Beach has the higher transport score (Ettalong Beach 60/100 vs Woy Woy Bay 48/100).
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