Salamander Bay vs Taylors Beach
The verdict
Salamander Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.33M in Taylors Beach. Salamander Bay rates higher for liveability (53 vs 27).
Scores
Salamander BayTaylors Beach
| Salamander Bay | Taylors Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 31 |
| Transport | 31 | 24 |
| Education | 41 | 44 |
| Liveability | 53 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Salamander Bay | Taylors Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,991 | 130 |
| Median age | 57 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,107 | $1,625 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.2% | 25.3% |
| Born in Australia | 79.2% | 83.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Salamander Bay Moderate Growth · Taylors Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Salamander Bay | Taylors Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.16M | $1.33M |
| Median unit price | $689K | $479K |
| House price YoY | 28.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $785 | $740 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Salamander Bay | Taylors Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 100 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 160 | 769 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 541 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,811 | 20,000 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Salamander Bay | Taylors Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Salamander Bay · Taylors Beach
Transport
| Salamander Bay | Taylors Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 52 | 8 |
| 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 | 22.2 km |
Liveability
| Salamander Bay | Taylors Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 15 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 540 m | 630 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 151.0 km | 149.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.4 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 8.8 km |
Population & growth
| Salamander Bay | Taylors Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,991 | 130 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,045 | 131 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,746 | 150 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 0.19% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Salamander Bay or Taylors Beach?
Salamander Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.33M.
Which has better public transport, Salamander Bay or Taylors Beach?
Salamander Bay has the higher transport score (Salamander Bay 31/100 vs Taylors Beach 24/100).
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