Point Piper vs Watsons Bay
The verdict
Watsons Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $7.33M versus $31.50M in Point Piper. Point Piper rates higher for liveability (100 vs 66). Watsons Bay is closer to the coast (190 m vs 2.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Watsons Bay rates higher (66 vs 59/100 in Point Piper).
Scores
| Point Piper | Watsons Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 70 |
| Transport | 74 | 53 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 100 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Point Piper | Watsons Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,334 | 883 |
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,530 | $2,924 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.8% | 61.3% |
| Born in Australia | 58.5% | 62.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Point Piper Moderate Growth · Watsons Bay Stable
Property
| Point Piper | Watsons Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $31.50M | $7.33M |
| Median unit price | $6.74M | $1.09M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,750 | $2,900 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Point Piper | Watsons Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 225 | 227 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 300 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 150 | 453 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,198 | 9,060 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Point Piper | Watsons 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: Point Piper · Watsons Bay
Transport
| Point Piper | Watsons Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 25 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 6.0 km |
Liveability
| Point Piper | Watsons Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 1 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 132 | 22 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 190 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.2 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.5 km | 280 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Point Piper | Watsons Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,334 | 883 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,387 | 869 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,468 | 961 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.98% | -0.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Point Piper or Watsons Bay?
Watsons Bay has the higher residential safety score (Point Piper 59/100 vs Watsons Bay 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Point Piper or Watsons Bay?
Watsons Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $7.33M versus $31.50M.
Which has better public transport, Point Piper or Watsons Bay?
Point Piper has the higher transport score (Point Piper 74/100 vs Watsons Bay 53/100).
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