The Bight vs Wingham
The verdict
Wingham is more affordable, with a median house price of $559K versus $1.07M in The Bight. Wingham rates higher for transport (64 vs 54). The Bight is closer to the coast (21.4 km vs 25.2 km).
Scores
The BightWingham
| The Bight | Wingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 48 |
| Transport | 54 | 64 |
| Education | 27 | 29 |
| Liveability | 42 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| The Bight | Wingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 60 | 5,395 |
| Median age | 57 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,062 | $1,105 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.6% | 17.6% |
| Born in Australia | 91.7% | 86.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: The Bight Moderate Growth · Wingham Stable
Property
| The Bight | Wingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.07M | $559K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $331K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 14.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| The Bight | Wingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 111 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 74 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 667 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,333 | 4,412 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| The Bight | Wingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 926 |
See the full school list on each profile: The Bight · Wingham
Transport
| The Bight | Wingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 3 |
| 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) | 1.9 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| The Bight | Wingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 0 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.4 km | 25.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 247.1 km | 248.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.2 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| The Bight | Wingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 60 | 5,395 |
| Estimated 2025 | 63 | 5,436 |
| Projected 2041 | 72 | 5,502 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 0.19% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, The Bight or Wingham?
Wingham is more affordable, with a median house price of $559K versus $1.07M.
Which has better public transport, The Bight or Wingham?
Wingham has the higher transport score (The Bight 54/100 vs Wingham 64/100).
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