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La Perouse vs Phillip Bay

The verdict

La Perouse is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.80M versus $3.00M in Phillip Bay. Phillip Bay rates higher for liveability (67 vs 45). Phillip Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (48 vs 53 min).

Scores

La PerousePhillip Bay
La PerousePhillip Bay
Overall4758
Transport3340
Education6567
Liveability4567

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

La PerousePhillip Bay
Population366721
Median age4544
Median household income (wk)$2,062$2,193
Bachelor degree or higher35.9%38.0%
Born in Australia69.1%67.8%
Avg household size2.83.1

Growth: La Perouse Stable · Phillip Bay Stable

Property

La PerousePhillip Bay
Median house price$2.80M$3.00M
Median unit price$1.77M$1.80M
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$1,550$1,550
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available28

Median price history

Safety

La PerousePhillip Bay
Residential safety score88
Break & enter dwelling /100k5460
Motor vehicle theft /100k8200
Domestic assault /100k546832
Total incidents /100k (all)24,5907,212

Total incidents over time

Schools

La PerousePhillip Bay
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available918

See the full school list on each profile: La Perouse · Phillip Bay

Transport

La PerousePhillip Bay
Transport score3340
Train stations00
Bus stops32
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)5348
Nearest train station (km)8.6 km6.9 km

Liveability

La PerousePhillip Bay
Summer max temp26.5°C26.5°C
Winter max temp17.5°C17.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,0901,090
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants51
Parks43
Playgrounds11
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)240 m320 m
Distance to CBD (km)13.6 km12.0 km
Nearest beach (km)260 m300 m
Nearest hospital (km)8.2 km6.7 km

Population & growth

La PerousePhillip Bay
Population (2021)366721
Estimated 2025380748
Projected 2041398784
Annual growth rate0.94%0.92%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, La Perouse or Phillip Bay?

La Perouse is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.80M versus $3.00M.

Which has better public transport, La Perouse or Phillip Bay?

Phillip Bay has the higher transport score (La Perouse 33/100 vs Phillip Bay 40/100).

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Data sources

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