Safety Bay vs Shoalwater
The verdict
Safety Bay rates higher for liveability (71 vs 45). Shoalwater has a shorter estimated CBD commute (135 vs 136 min).
Scores
Safety BayShoalwater
| Safety Bay | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 47 |
| Transport | 56 | 56 |
| Education | 41 | 40 |
| Liveability | 71 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Safety Bay | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,662 | 4,368 |
| Median age | 44 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,445 | $1,225 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.0% | 24.5% |
| Born in Australia | 66.1% | 62.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Growth: Safety Bay Moderate Growth · Shoalwater Moderate Growth
Property
| Safety Bay | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Safety Bay | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 321 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 144 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,005 | 1,007 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Safety Bay | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Safety Bay · Shoalwater
Transport
| Safety Bay | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 53 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 136 | 135 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Safety Bay | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 20 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 30 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 640 m | 580 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.2 km | 40.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.9 km | 7.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Safety Bay | Shoalwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,662 | 4,368 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,213 | 4,682 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,208 | 5,249 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.75% | 1.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Safety Bay or Shoalwater?
Safety Bay has the higher residential safety score (Safety Bay 70/100 vs Shoalwater 69/100).
Which has better public transport, Safety Bay or Shoalwater?
Safety Bay and Shoalwater have similar transport scores.
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