Fern Bay vs Williamtown
The verdict
Williamtown is more affordable, with a median house price of $963K versus $986K in Fern Bay. Fern Bay rates higher for education (55 vs 32). Fern Bay is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 5.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Fern Bay rates higher (93 vs 27/100 in Williamtown).
Scores
| Fern Bay | Williamtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 26 |
| Transport | 26 | 21 |
| Education | 55 | 32 |
| Liveability | 37 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fern Bay | Williamtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,046 | 762 |
| Median age | 43 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,435 | $889 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.1% | 16.8% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 82.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Growth: Fern Bay Moderate Growth · Williamtown Moderate Growth
Property
| Fern Bay | Williamtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $986K | $963K |
| Median unit price | $698K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 4.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $780 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 59 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fern Bay | Williamtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | 27 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 99 | 262 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 49 | 919 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 346 | 919 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,496 | 9,711 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fern Bay | Williamtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,002 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Fern Bay · Williamtown
Transport
| Fern Bay | Williamtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.4 km | 9.7 km |
Liveability
| Fern Bay | Williamtown | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.1 km | 5.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 125.5 km | 132.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.4 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 15.2 km |
Population & growth
| Fern Bay | Williamtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,046 | 762 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,453 | 869 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,199 | 971 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.43% | 3.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fern Bay or Williamtown?
Fern Bay has the higher residential safety score (Fern Bay 93/100 vs Williamtown 27/100).
Which is more affordable, Fern Bay or Williamtown?
Williamtown is more affordable, with a median house price of $963K versus $986K.
Which has better public transport, Fern Bay or Williamtown?
Fern Bay has the higher transport score (Fern Bay 26/100 vs Williamtown 21/100).
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