Fennell Bay vs Marmong Point
The verdict
Fennell Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $1.11M in Marmong Point. Marmong Point rates higher for education (53 vs 43). Marmong Point is closer to the coast (9.0 km vs 10.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Marmong Point rates higher (70 vs 61/100 in Fennell Bay).
Scores
| Fennell Bay | Marmong Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 55 |
| Transport | 61 | 61 |
| Education | 43 | 53 |
| Liveability | 45 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fennell Bay | Marmong Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,780 | 765 |
| Median age | 45 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,375 | $1,916 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.0% | 35.1% |
| Born in Australia | 84.1% | 86.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Fennell Bay High Growth · Marmong Point High Growth
Property
| Fennell Bay | Marmong Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $798K | $1.11M |
| Median unit price | $525K | $665K |
| House price YoY | 7.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $677 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fennell Bay | Marmong Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 169 | 261 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 112 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 562 | 392 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,101 | 4,183 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fennell Bay | Marmong Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 889 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Fennell Bay · Marmong Point
Transport
| Fennell Bay | Marmong Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Fennell Bay | Marmong Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.0 km | 9.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 105.3 km | 106.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.9 km | 9.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Fennell Bay | Marmong Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,780 | 765 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,861 | 800 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,522 | 1,084 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fennell Bay or Marmong Point?
Marmong Point has the higher residential safety score (Fennell Bay 61/100 vs Marmong Point 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Fennell Bay or Marmong Point?
Fennell Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $798K versus $1.11M.
Which has better public transport, Fennell Bay or Marmong Point?
Fennell Bay and Marmong Point have similar transport scores.
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