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Guerilla Bay vs Malua Bay

The verdict

Malua Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $945K versus $1.30M in Guerilla Bay. Guerilla Bay rates higher for education (68 vs 43). Malua Bay rates higher for liveability (33 vs 24). Guerilla Bay is closer to the coast (140 m vs 1.9 km).

Scores

Guerilla BayMalua Bay
Guerilla BayMalua Bay
Overall2924
Transport00
Education6843
Liveability2433

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Guerilla BayMalua Bay
Population592,071
Median age6552
Median household income (wk)$1,458$1,423
Bachelor degree or higher61.7%29.8%
Born in Australia66.1%78.5%
Avg household size2.12.3

Growth: Guerilla Bay Moderate Growth · Malua Bay Moderate Growth

Property

Guerilla BayMalua Bay
Median house price$1.30M$945K
Median unit priceData not available$712K
House price YoYData not available-0.8%
Median rent — house (wk)$580$580
Rental yield (house)Data not available3.1%
Days on market (house)Data not available31

Median price history

Safety

Guerilla BayMalua Bay
Residential safety score60
Break & enter dwelling /100k3,390290
Motor vehicle theft /100k048
Domestic assault /100k0435
Total incidents /100k (all)3,3902,801

Total incidents over time

Schools

Guerilla BayMalua Bay
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Guerilla Bay · Malua Bay

Transport

Guerilla BayMalua Bay
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)94.7 km91.2 km

Liveability

Guerilla BayMalua Bay
Summer max temp25.0°C26.5°C
Winter max temp16.0°C17.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)8501,100
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants02
Parks01
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not available10
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)140 m1.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)235.4 km231.8 km
Nearest beach (km)180 m2.1 km
Nearest hospital (km)13.3 km8.9 km

Population & growth

Guerilla BayMalua Bay
Population (2021)592,071
Estimated 2025612,132
Projected 2041652,296
Annual growth rate0.84%0.73%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Guerilla Bay or Malua Bay?

Malua Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $945K versus $1.30M.

Which has better public transport, Guerilla Bay or Malua Bay?

Guerilla Bay and Malua Bay have similar transport scores.

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