Salamander Bay vs Soldiers Point
The verdict
Salamander Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.39M in Soldiers Point. Salamander Bay rates higher for liveability (53 vs 35). Soldiers Point rates higher for transport (40 vs 31). On the separate residential safety score, Salamander Bay rates higher (73 vs 47/100 in Soldiers Point).
Scores
| Salamander Bay | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 41 |
| Transport | 31 | 40 |
| Education | 41 | 49 |
| Liveability | 53 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Salamander Bay | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,991 | 1,564 |
| Median age | 57 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,107 | $1,350 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.2% | 32.2% |
| Born in Australia | 79.2% | 78.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Salamander Bay Moderate Growth · Soldiers Point Moderate Growth
Property
| Salamander Bay | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.16M | $1.39M |
| Median unit price | $689K | $784K |
| House price YoY | 28.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $785 | $785 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Salamander Bay | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 100 | 320 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 160 | 192 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 541 | 767 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,811 | 4,668 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Salamander Bay | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | 992 |
See the full school list on each profile: Salamander Bay · Soldiers Point
Transport
| Salamander Bay | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 40 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 23.0 km | 19.5 km |
Liveability
| Salamander Bay | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 15 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 540 m | 270 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 151.0 km | 152.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.4 km | 520 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 8.8 km |
Population & growth
| Salamander Bay | Soldiers Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,991 | 1,564 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,045 | 1,581 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,746 | 1,801 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Salamander Bay or Soldiers Point?
Salamander Bay has the higher residential safety score (Salamander Bay 73/100 vs Soldiers Point 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Salamander Bay or Soldiers Point?
Salamander Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.39M.
Which has better schools, Salamander Bay or Soldiers Point?
Soldiers Point has a higher average school ICSEA (Salamander Bay 947 vs Soldiers Point 992; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Salamander Bay or Soldiers Point?
Soldiers Point has the higher transport score (Salamander Bay 31/100 vs Soldiers Point 40/100).
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