Kangaroo Point vs Oyster Bay
The verdict
Oyster Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.88M versus $3.50M in Kangaroo Point. Kangaroo Point rates higher for education (80 vs 72). Oyster Bay rates higher for transport (79 vs 58). Kangaroo Point is closer to the coast (3.0 km vs 4.3 km).
Scores
| Kangaroo Point | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 78 |
| Transport | 58 | 79 |
| Education | 80 | 72 |
| Liveability | 78 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kangaroo Point | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 602 | 5,689 |
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,111 | $3,137 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.9% | 48.4% |
| Born in Australia | 66.1% | 80.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Growth: Kangaroo Point Stable · Oyster Bay Stable
Property
| Kangaroo Point | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.50M | $1.88M |
| Median unit price | $2.55M | $1.34M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -0.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kangaroo Point | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 53 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 70 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 141 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,329 | 1,266 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kangaroo Point | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,112 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kangaroo Point · Oyster Bay
Transport
| Kangaroo Point | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 79 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 65 | 68 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Kangaroo Point | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 4.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.7 km | 18.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 5.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Kangaroo Point | Oyster Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 602 | 5,689 |
| Estimated 2025 | 608 | 5,874 |
| Projected 2041 | 651 | 6,066 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.25% | 0.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kangaroo Point or Oyster Bay?
Kangaroo Point and Oyster Bay have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Kangaroo Point or Oyster Bay?
Oyster Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.88M versus $3.50M.
Which has better public transport, Kangaroo Point or Oyster Bay?
Oyster Bay has the higher transport score (Kangaroo Point 58/100 vs Oyster Bay 79/100).
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