Horsfield Bay vs Woy Woy Bay
The verdict
Horsfield Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.54M in Woy Woy Bay. Horsfield Bay rates higher for liveability (58 vs 27). Horsfield Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (142 vs 148 min).
Scores
Horsfield BayWoy Woy Bay
| Horsfield Bay | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 45 |
| Transport | 57 | 48 |
| Education | 60 | 61 |
| Liveability | 58 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Horsfield Bay | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 501 | 423 |
| Median age | 46 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,083 | $2,416 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.7% | 42.1% |
| Born in Australia | 74.7% | 78.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Horsfield Bay Stable · Woy Woy Bay Stable
Property
| Horsfield Bay | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.05M | $1.54M |
| Median unit price | $610K | Data not available |
| 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) | 40 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Horsfield Bay | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 200 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 200 | 946 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,395 | 4,019 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Horsfield Bay | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Horsfield Bay · Woy Woy Bay
Transport
| Horsfield Bay | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 142 | 148 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Horsfield Bay | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 29 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 43.2 km | 45.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.1 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.8 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Horsfield Bay | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 501 | 423 |
| Estimated 2025 | 507 | 428 |
| Projected 2041 | 544 | 459 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | 0.29% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Horsfield Bay or Woy Woy Bay?
Horsfield Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.54M.
Which has better public transport, Horsfield Bay or Woy Woy Bay?
Horsfield Bay has the higher transport score (Horsfield Bay 57/100 vs Woy Woy Bay 48/100).
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