Hayborough vs Victor Harbor
The verdict
Victor Harbor rates higher for liveability (50 vs 39). Hayborough has a shorter estimated CBD commute (178 vs 182 min). On the separate residential safety score, Victor Harbor rates higher (92 vs 71/100 in Hayborough).
Scores
| Hayborough | Victor Harbor | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 32 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 45 | 47 |
| Liveability | 39 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hayborough | Victor Harbor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,238 | 4,520 |
| Median age | 48 | 59 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,064 | $882 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.4% | 24.7% |
| Born in Australia | 80.7% | 76.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2 |
Growth: Hayborough Moderate Growth · Victor Harbor Moderate Growth
Property
| Hayborough | Victor Harbor | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $585 | $540 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hayborough | Victor Harbor | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 223 | 155 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 66 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,083 | 4,425 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hayborough | Victor Harbor | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,048 | 1,001 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hayborough · Victor Harbor
Transport
| Hayborough | Victor Harbor | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 178 | 182 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 40.8 km | 41.5 km |
Liveability
| Hayborough | Victor Harbor | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 7 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 14 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 810 m | 1.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 67.3 km | 68.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Hayborough | Victor Harbor | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,238 | 4,520 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,384 | 4,816 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,769 | 5,591 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.59% | 1.60% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hayborough or Victor Harbor?
Victor Harbor has the higher residential safety score (Hayborough 71/100 vs Victor Harbor 92/100).
Which has better schools, Hayborough or Victor Harbor?
Hayborough has a higher average school ICSEA (Hayborough 1048 vs Victor Harbor 1001; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hayborough or Victor Harbor?
Hayborough and Victor Harbor have similar transport scores.
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