Fish Creek vs Sandy Point
The verdict
Fish Creek rates higher for transport (5 vs 0). Sandy Point rates higher for education (66 vs 57). Sandy Point is closer to the coast (90 m vs 8.3 km).
Scores
Fish CreekSandy Point
| Fish Creek | Sandy Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 26 |
| Transport | 5 | 0 |
| Education | 57 | 66 |
| Liveability | 21 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fish Creek | Sandy Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 858 | 312 |
| Median age | 51 | 58 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,281 | $1,343 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.9% | 41.3% |
| Born in Australia | 79.1% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Growth: Fish Creek Moderate Growth · Sandy Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Fish Creek | Sandy Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $785K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -37.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Fish Creek | Sandy Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 77 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 233 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 350 | 1,282 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,865 | 2,564 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fish Creek | Sandy Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,024 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Fish Creek · Sandy Point
Transport
| Fish Creek | Sandy Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 5 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 57.7 km | 66.5 km |
Liveability
| Fish Creek | Sandy Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.3 km | 90 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 140.4 km | 150.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 45.2 km | 52.9 km |
Population & growth
| Fish Creek | Sandy Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 858 | 312 |
| Estimated 2025 | 881 | 320 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,039 | 378 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.66% | 0.63% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Fish Creek or Sandy Point?
Fish Creek has the higher transport score (Fish Creek 5/100 vs Sandy Point 0/100).
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