Gymea Bay vs Gymea
The verdict
Gymea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.87M versus $1.97M in Gymea Bay. Gymea Bay rates higher for education (72 vs 67). Gymea rates higher for transport (95 vs 72). Gymea has a shorter estimated CBD commute (50 vs 79 min). On the separate residential safety score, Gymea Bay rates higher (100 vs 90/100 in Gymea).
Scores
| Gymea Bay | Gymea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 87 |
| Transport | 72 | 95 |
| Education | 72 | 67 |
| Liveability | 93 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gymea Bay | Gymea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 8,219 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,047 | $2,049 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.2% | 39.4% |
| Born in Australia | 83.9% | 76.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Gymea Bay Stable · Gymea Stable
Property
| Gymea Bay | Gymea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.97M | $1.87M |
| Median unit price | $1.50M | $1.03M |
| House price YoY | 7.4% | 5.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,025 | $1,025 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gymea Bay | Gymea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 29 | 110 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 115 | 389 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 888 | 4,550 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gymea Bay | Gymea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,091 | 1,080 |
Transport
| Gymea Bay | Gymea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 46 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 70 m |
Liveability
| Gymea Bay | Gymea | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 6 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 4.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.5 km | 21.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.1 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Gymea Bay | Gymea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,983 | 8,219 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,251 | 8,535 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,539 | 8,873 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 0.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gymea Bay or Gymea?
Gymea Bay has the higher residential safety score (Gymea Bay 100/100 vs Gymea 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Gymea Bay or Gymea?
Gymea is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.87M versus $1.97M.
Which has better schools, Gymea Bay or Gymea?
Gymea Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Gymea Bay 1091 vs Gymea 1080; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gymea Bay or Gymea?
Gymea has the higher transport score (Gymea Bay 72/100 vs Gymea 95/100).
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