Hyams Beach vs Sanctuary Point
The verdict
Sanctuary Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $710K versus $2.05M in Hyams Beach. Hyams Beach rates higher for education (61 vs 33). Sanctuary Point rates higher for liveability (49 vs 27).
Scores
Hyams BeachSanctuary Point
| Hyams Beach | Sanctuary Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 27 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 61 | 33 |
| Liveability | 27 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hyams Beach | Sanctuary Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 137 | 7,874 |
| Median age | 65 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,850 | $1,068 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.5% | 15.5% |
| Born in Australia | 67.9% | 79.8% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Hyams Beach High Growth · Sanctuary Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Hyams Beach | Sanctuary Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.05M | $710K |
| Median unit price | $1.38M | $675K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 9.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hyams Beach | Sanctuary Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 229 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 178 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 730 | 445 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,650 | 4,839 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hyams Beach | Sanctuary Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 909 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hyams Beach · Sanctuary Point
Transport
| Hyams Beach | Sanctuary Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 29.3 km | 27.8 km |
Liveability
| Hyams Beach | Sanctuary Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 1 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 810 m | 590 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 145.5 km | 146.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.0 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 27.9 km | 26.1 km |
Population & growth
| Hyams Beach | Sanctuary Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 137 | 7,874 |
| Estimated 2025 | 143 | 7,966 |
| Projected 2041 | 234 | 10,121 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 0.29% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Hyams Beach or Sanctuary Point?
Sanctuary Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $710K versus $2.05M.
Which has better public transport, Hyams Beach or Sanctuary Point?
Hyams Beach and Sanctuary Point have similar transport scores.
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