Horsfield Bay vs Woy Woy
The verdict
Woy Woy is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.05M in Horsfield Bay. Horsfield Bay rates higher for education (60 vs 50). Woy Woy rates higher for transport (89 vs 57). Woy Woy has a shorter estimated CBD commute (92 vs 142 min). On the separate residential safety score, Horsfield Bay rates higher (99 vs 49/100 in Woy Woy).
Scores
| Horsfield Bay | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 66 |
| Transport | 57 | 89 |
| Education | 60 | 50 |
| Liveability | 58 | 58 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 501 | 11,072 |
| Median age | 46 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,083 | $1,151 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.7% | 27.1% |
| Born in Australia | 74.7% | 75.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Horsfield Bay Stable · Woy Woy Stable
Property
| Horsfield Bay | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.05M | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | $610K | $769K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 7.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Horsfield Bay | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 200 | 208 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 181 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 200 | 795 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,395 | 15,553 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Horsfield Bay | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,002 |
See the full school list on each profile: Horsfield Bay · Woy Woy
Transport
| Horsfield Bay | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 131 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 142 | 92 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Horsfield Bay | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 12 |
| Parks | 0 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 33 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 43.2 km | 41.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.1 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.8 km | 10.4 km |
Population & growth
| Horsfield Bay | Woy Woy | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 501 | 11,072 |
| Estimated 2025 | 507 | 10,904 |
| Projected 2041 | 544 | 11,950 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.30% | -0.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Horsfield Bay or Woy Woy?
Horsfield Bay has the higher residential safety score (Horsfield Bay 99/100 vs Woy Woy 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Horsfield Bay or Woy Woy?
Woy Woy is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.05M.
Which has better public transport, Horsfield Bay or Woy Woy?
Woy Woy has the higher transport score (Horsfield Bay 57/100 vs Woy Woy 89/100).
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