Geilston Bay vs Risdon Vale
The verdict
Geilston Bay rates higher for education (64 vs 42). Geilston Bay is closer to the coast (660 m vs 3.7 km).
Scores
Geilston BayRisdon Vale
| Geilston Bay | Risdon Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 48 |
| Transport | 48 | 41 |
| Education | 64 | 42 |
| Liveability | 80 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Geilston Bay | Risdon Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,461 | 3,171 |
| Median age | 43 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,610 | $1,187 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.5% | 18.9% |
| Born in Australia | 84.6% | 87.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Geilston Bay Moderate Growth · Risdon Vale Moderate Growth
Property
| Geilston Bay | Risdon Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Geilston Bay | Risdon Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Geilston Bay | Risdon Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 883 |
See the full school list on each profile: Geilston Bay · Risdon Vale
Transport
| Geilston Bay | Risdon Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 48 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 30 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Geilston Bay | Risdon Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 21.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 25 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 660 m | 3.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.0 km | 8.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.0 km | 7.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.5 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Geilston Bay | Risdon Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,461 | 3,171 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,622 | 3,386 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,004 | 3,668 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.14% | 1.65% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Geilston Bay or Risdon Vale?
Geilston Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Geilston Bay 985 vs Risdon Vale 883; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Geilston Bay or Risdon Vale?
Geilston Bay has the higher transport score (Geilston Bay 48/100 vs Risdon Vale 41/100).
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