Kariong vs Woy Woy Bay
The verdict
Kariong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.54M in Woy Woy Bay. Kariong rates higher for liveability (47 vs 27). Woy Woy Bay rates higher for education (61 vs 51). Woy Woy Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (148 vs 153 min).
Scores
KariongWoy Woy Bay
| Kariong | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 45 |
| Transport | 42 | 48 |
| Education | 51 | 61 |
| Liveability | 47 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kariong | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,485 | 423 |
| Median age | 36 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,200 | $2,416 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.2% | 42.1% |
| Born in Australia | 78.8% | 78.0% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Kariong Stable · Woy Woy Bay Stable
Property
| Kariong | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.05M | $1.54M |
| Median unit price | $749K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 2.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kariong | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 93 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 62 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 339 | 946 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,415 | 4,019 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kariong | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Kariong · Woy Woy Bay
Transport
| Kariong | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 153 | 148 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Kariong | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 32 | 29 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.6 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 47.1 km | 45.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.1 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Kariong | Woy Woy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,485 | 423 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,387 | 428 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,999 | 459 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.38% | 0.29% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Kariong or Woy Woy Bay?
Kariong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.54M.
Which has better public transport, Kariong or Woy Woy Bay?
Woy Woy Bay has the higher transport score (Kariong 42/100 vs Woy Woy Bay 48/100).
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