Grays Point vs Yowie Bay
The verdict
Grays Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.83M versus $2.37M in Yowie Bay. Yowie Bay rates higher for liveability (93 vs 70). Yowie Bay is closer to the coast (3.4 km vs 5.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Grays Point rates higher (100 vs 93/100 in Yowie Bay).
Scores
| Grays Point | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 81 |
| Transport | 71 | 77 |
| Education | 73 | 73 |
| Liveability | 70 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Grays Point | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,034 | 3,053 |
| Median age | 44 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,061 | $2,959 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.8% | 45.4% |
| Born in Australia | 82.5% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Grays Point Stable · Yowie Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Grays Point | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.83M | $2.37M |
| Median unit price | $1.23M | $1.91M |
| House price YoY | 30.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $975 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 27 |
Median price history
Safety
| Grays Point | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 132 | 66 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 66 | 66 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 132 | 328 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,483 | 2,064 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Grays Point | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,107 | 1,093 |
See the full school list on each profile: Grays Point · Yowie Bay
Transport
| Grays Point | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 83 | 77 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Grays Point | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.7 km | 21.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.8 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.3 km | 9.6 km |
Population & growth
| Grays Point | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,034 | 3,053 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,151 | 3,350 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,275 | 3,389 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 2.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Grays Point or Yowie Bay?
Grays Point has the higher residential safety score (Grays Point 100/100 vs Yowie Bay 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Grays Point or Yowie Bay?
Grays Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.83M versus $2.37M.
Which has better schools, Grays Point or Yowie Bay?
Grays Point has a higher average school ICSEA (Grays Point 1107 vs Yowie Bay 1093; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Grays Point or Yowie Bay?
Yowie Bay has the higher transport score (Grays Point 71/100 vs Yowie Bay 77/100).
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