Ettalong Beach vs Woy Woy
The verdict
Woy Woy is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.26M in Ettalong Beach. Ettalong Beach rates higher for liveability (76 vs 58). Woy Woy rates higher for transport (89 vs 60). Ettalong Beach is closer to the coast (910 m vs 2.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ettalong Beach rates higher (55 vs 49/100 in Woy Woy).
Scores
| Ettalong Beach | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 66 |
| Transport | 60 | 89 |
| Education | 51 | 50 |
| Liveability | 76 | 58 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,161 | 11,072 |
| Median age | 54 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,077 | $1,151 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.1% | 27.1% |
| Born in Australia | 73.7% | 75.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Ettalong Beach Moderate Growth · Woy Woy Stable
Property
| Ettalong Beach | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.26M | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | $995K | $814K |
| House price YoY | -11.7% | 21.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $640 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ettalong Beach | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 174 | 208 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 174 | 181 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 717 | 795 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,735 | 8,680 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ettalong Beach | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 1,005 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ettalong Beach · Woy Woy
Transport
| Ettalong Beach | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 131 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 114 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Ettalong Beach | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 12 |
| Parks | 4 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 33 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 910 m | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.5 km | 41.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 710 m | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.5 km | 10.4 km |
Population & growth
| Ettalong Beach | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,161 | 11,072 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,201 | 10,904 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,785 | 11,950 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | -0.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ettalong Beach or Woy Woy?
Ettalong Beach has the higher residential safety score (Ettalong Beach 55/100 vs Woy Woy 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Ettalong Beach or Woy Woy?
Woy Woy is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.26M.
Which has better schools, Ettalong Beach or Woy Woy?
Woy Woy has a higher average school ICSEA (Ettalong Beach 975 vs Woy Woy 1005; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ettalong Beach or Woy Woy?
Woy Woy has the higher transport score (Ettalong Beach 60/100 vs Woy Woy 89/100).
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