Goughs Bay vs Mansfield
The verdict
Goughs Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $615K versus $708K in Mansfield. Mansfield rates higher for liveability (49 vs 8). Goughs Bay is closer to the coast (125.0 km vs 132.6 km).
Scores
Goughs BayMansfield
| Goughs Bay | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 34 |
| Transport | 0 | 3 |
| Education | 46 | 51 |
| Liveability | 8 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Goughs Bay | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 328 | 5,541 |
| Median age | 57 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $892 | $1,356 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.4% | 28.4% |
| Born in Australia | 71.7% | 83.2% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Goughs Bay High Growth · Mansfield High Growth
Property
| Goughs Bay | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $615K | $708K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $503K |
| House price YoY | 12.1% | -13.0% |
| 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
| Goughs Bay | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 72 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 610 | 54 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 610 | 162 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,439 | 2,491 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Goughs Bay | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,024 |
See the full school list on each profile: Goughs Bay · Mansfield
Transport
| Goughs Bay | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 3 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 62.6 km | 56.7 km |
Liveability
| Goughs Bay | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 660 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 14 |
| Parks | 1 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 125.0 km | 132.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 122.1 km | 129.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 66.0 km | 56.2 km |
Population & growth
| Goughs Bay | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 328 | 5,541 |
| Estimated 2025 | 355 | 5,997 |
| Projected 2041 | 435 | 7,344 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.00% | 2.00% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Goughs Bay or Mansfield?
Goughs Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $615K versus $708K.
Which has better public transport, Goughs Bay or Mansfield?
Mansfield has the higher transport score (Goughs Bay 0/100 vs Mansfield 3/100).
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