Sanctuary Point vs St Georges Basin
The verdict
Sanctuary Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $710K versus $741K in St Georges Basin. On the separate residential safety score, St Georges Basin rates higher (100 vs 58/100 in Sanctuary Point).
Scores
| Sanctuary Point | St Georges Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 26 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 33 | 33 |
| Liveability | 49 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sanctuary Point | St Georges Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,874 | 3,215 |
| Median age | 47 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,068 | $1,113 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.5% | 17.7% |
| Born in Australia | 79.8% | 80.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Sanctuary Point Moderate Growth · St Georges Basin Moderate Growth
Property
| Sanctuary Point | St Georges Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $710K | $741K |
| Median unit price | $675K | $673K |
| House price YoY | 9.2% | -10.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.2% | 4.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Sanctuary Point | St Georges Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 229 | 62 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 178 | 62 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 445 | 218 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,839 | 2,457 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sanctuary Point | St Georges Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Sanctuary Point · St Georges Basin
Transport
| Sanctuary Point | St Georges Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 27.8 km | 28.9 km |
Liveability
| Sanctuary Point | St Georges Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 3 |
| Parks | 9 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 590 m | 730 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 146.8 km | 148.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.2 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.1 km | 27.1 km |
Population & growth
| Sanctuary Point | St Georges Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,874 | 3,215 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,966 | 3,252 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,121 | 4,133 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.29% | 0.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Sanctuary Point or St Georges Basin?
St Georges Basin has the higher residential safety score (Sanctuary Point 58/100 vs St Georges Basin 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Sanctuary Point or St Georges Basin?
Sanctuary Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $710K versus $741K.
Which has better public transport, Sanctuary Point or St Georges Basin?
Sanctuary Point and St Georges Basin have similar transport scores.
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