Gymea Bay vs Yowie Bay
The verdict
Gymea Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.97M versus $2.37M in Yowie Bay. Yowie Bay rates higher for transport (77 vs 72). Yowie Bay is closer to the coast (3.4 km vs 4.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gymea Bay rates higher (100 vs 93/100 in Yowie Bay).
Scores
| Gymea Bay | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 81 |
| Transport | 72 | 77 |
| Education | 72 | 73 |
| Liveability | 93 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gymea Bay | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,983 | 3,053 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,047 | $2,959 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.2% | 45.4% |
| Born in Australia | 83.9% | 84.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Growth: Gymea Bay Stable · Yowie Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Gymea Bay | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.97M | $2.37M |
| Median unit price | $1.50M | $1.91M |
| House price YoY | 7.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,025 | $975 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | 27 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gymea Bay | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 29 | 66 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 66 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 115 | 328 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 888 | 2,064 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gymea Bay | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,091 | 1,093 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gymea Bay · Yowie Bay
Transport
| Gymea Bay | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 77 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Gymea Bay | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.5 km | 21.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.3 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.1 km | 9.6 km |
Population & growth
| Gymea Bay | Yowie Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,983 | 3,053 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,251 | 3,350 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,539 | 3,389 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 2.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gymea Bay or Yowie Bay?
Gymea Bay has the higher residential safety score (Gymea Bay 100/100 vs Yowie Bay 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Gymea Bay or Yowie Bay?
Gymea Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.97M versus $2.37M.
Which has better schools, Gymea Bay or Yowie Bay?
Yowie Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Gymea Bay 1091 vs Yowie Bay 1093; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gymea Bay or Yowie Bay?
Yowie Bay has the higher transport score (Gymea Bay 72/100 vs Yowie Bay 77/100).
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