Palm Beach vs Whale Beach
The verdict
Palm Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $5.20M versus $5.89M in Whale Beach. Whale Beach rates higher for liveability (57 vs 37). Whale Beach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (106 vs 109 min).
Scores
Palm BeachWhale Beach
| Palm Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 62 |
| Transport | 42 | 46 |
| Education | 80 | 88 |
| Liveability | 37 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Palm Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,652 | 315 |
| Median age | 58 | 60 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,807 | $3,285 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.7% | 62.8% |
| Born in Australia | 73.9% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Palm Beach Stable · Whale Beach Stable
Property
| Palm Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $5.20M | $5.89M |
| Median unit price | $1.66M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 0.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,700 | $1,537 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 22 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Palm Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 61 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 61 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 303 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,935 | 2,540 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Palm Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Palm Beach · Whale Beach
Transport
| Palm Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 109 | 106 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.8 km | 12.2 km |
Liveability
| Palm Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 120 m | 100 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.5 km | 31.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 630 m | 190 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.1 km | 17.9 km |
Population & growth
| Palm Beach | Whale Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,652 | 315 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,661 | 317 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,675 | 319 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.14% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Palm Beach or Whale Beach?
Palm Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $5.20M versus $5.89M.
Which has better public transport, Palm Beach or Whale Beach?
Whale Beach has the higher transport score (Palm Beach 42/100 vs Whale Beach 46/100).
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