Hardys Bay vs Killcare
The verdict
Hardys Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.86M versus $1.95M in Killcare. Hardys Bay rates higher for transport (42 vs 25). Hardys Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (111 vs 114 min).
Scores
Hardys BayKillcare
| Hardys Bay | Killcare | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 48 |
| Transport | 42 | 25 |
| Education | 72 | 72 |
| Liveability | 49 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hardys Bay | Killcare | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 233 | 517 |
| Median age | 59 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,068 | $1,890 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.1% | 51.2% |
| Born in Australia | 84.1% | 75.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Hardys Bay Stable · Killcare Stable
Property
| Hardys Bay | Killcare | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.86M | $1.95M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $768K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hardys Bay | Killcare | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 45 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 429 | 387 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 429 | 193 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,434 | 2,901 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hardys Bay | Killcare | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Hardys Bay · Killcare
Transport
| Hardys Bay | Killcare | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 111 | 114 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.5 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Hardys Bay | Killcare | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 790 m | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.8 km | 41.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 860 m | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.0 km | 11.4 km |
Population & growth
| Hardys Bay | Killcare | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 233 | 517 |
| Estimated 2025 | 238 | 528 |
| Projected 2041 | 248 | 551 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.53% | 0.53% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Hardys Bay or Killcare?
Hardys Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.86M versus $1.95M.
Which has better public transport, Hardys Bay or Killcare?
Hardys Bay has the higher transport score (Hardys Bay 42/100 vs Killcare 25/100).
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