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Oyster Cove vs Tanilba Bay

The verdict

Oyster Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $460K versus $759K in Tanilba Bay. Oyster Cove rates higher for education (52 vs 33). Tanilba Bay rates higher for liveability (47 vs 22).

Scores

Oyster CoveTanilba Bay
Oyster CoveTanilba Bay
Overall2935
Transport1626
Education5233
Liveability2247

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

Demographics

Oyster CoveTanilba Bay
Population913,237
Median age5648
Median household income (wk)$1,187$1,131
Bachelor degree or higher36.6%17.6%
Born in Australia91.2%84.0%
Avg household size2.42.4

Growth: Oyster Cove Moderate Growth · Tanilba Bay Stable

Property

Oyster CoveTanilba Bay
Median house price$460K$759K
Median unit priceData not available$618K
House price YoYData not available-5.5%
Median rent — house (wk)$680$610
Rental yield (house)Data not available4.3%
Days on market (house)2230

Median price history

Safety

Oyster CoveTanilba Bay
Residential safety score41
Break & enter dwelling /100k0247
Motor vehicle theft /100k0278
Domestic assault /100k1,099896
Total incidents /100k (all)2,1988,866

Total incidents over time

Schools

Oyster CoveTanilba Bay
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available916

See the full school list on each profile: Oyster Cove · Tanilba Bay

Transport

Oyster CoveTanilba Bay
Transport score1626
Train stations00
Bus stops132
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)16.4 km17.4 km

Liveability

Oyster CoveTanilba Bay
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets02
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks012
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs02
Distance to coast (km)920 m1.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)143.5 km145.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not available8.0 km
Nearest hospital (km)19.3 km16.3 km

Population & growth

Oyster CoveTanilba Bay
Population (2021)913,237
Estimated 20251043,318
Projected 20411163,545
Annual growth rate3.39%0.62%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Oyster Cove or Tanilba Bay?

Oyster Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $460K versus $759K.

Which has better public transport, Oyster Cove or Tanilba Bay?

Tanilba Bay has the higher transport score (Oyster Cove 16/100 vs Tanilba Bay 26/100).

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Data sources

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