La Perouse vs Little Bay
The verdict
Little Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.71M versus $2.80M in La Perouse. Little Bay rates higher for transport (50 vs 33). Little Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (50 vs 53 min).
Scores
La PerouseLittle Bay
| La Perouse | Little Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 63 |
| Transport | 33 | 50 |
| Education | 65 | 78 |
| Liveability | 45 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| La Perouse | Little Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 366 | 4,817 |
| Median age | 45 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,062 | $2,364 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.9% | 50.8% |
| Born in Australia | 69.1% | 57.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: La Perouse Stable · Little Bay Stable
Property
| La Perouse | Little Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.80M | $2.71M |
| Median unit price | $1.77M | $1.28M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| La Perouse | Little Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 546 | 187 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 820 | 62 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 546 | 291 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 24,590 | 3,571 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| La Perouse | Little 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: La Perouse · Little Bay
Transport
| La Perouse | Little Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.6 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| La Perouse | Little 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 240 m | 620 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.6 km | 12.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 260 m | 730 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.2 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| La Perouse | Little Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 366 | 4,817 |
| Estimated 2025 | 380 | 5,000 |
| Projected 2041 | 398 | 5,239 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.94% | 0.94% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, La Perouse or Little Bay?
Little Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.71M versus $2.80M.
Which has better public transport, La Perouse or Little Bay?
Little Bay has the higher transport score (La Perouse 33/100 vs Little Bay 50/100).
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