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Empire Bay suburb profile

Empire Bay is a quiet coastal suburb on the western shore of Brisbane Water on the Central Coast, prized for its sheltered estuarine setting and leafy streets. Life here centres on the foreshore and a small shopping strip, with a mix of older timber cottages, single-storey family homes and modern waterfront properties that step down to jetties and boat access. The area suits people who enjoy boating, fishing and nearby bushwalking, with coastal bushland close by, while road links make larger centres and beaches easy to reach, giving the suburb a relaxed, small-community feel.

Empire Bay property market performance

Empire Bay has relatively few unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. The median house price is $1.28 million, and house values rose sharply, up 15.6% over the last 12 months.

Thirteen houses were sold in the past 3 months, and houses sold in a median of 49 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Empire Bay shows house rents averaging $660 a week and they fell a solid 5.0% over the last 12 months.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.28MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
15.6%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
13N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
49N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$660N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
-5.0%N/A

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Empire Bay demographics

Empire Bay is a community of 2,522 residents with a median age of 42. The typical household has a weekly income of $1,884, roughly $98,000 a year.

Families make up the bulk of households. Couple families with children are the largest group at 46.1%, while couple families without children account for 37.2%; together they represent 83.3% of families. One-parent families make up 15.6% and other family types 1.1%.

In Empire Bay, owner-occupation is dominant: about four in five homes are owner-occupied, with 39.2% owned outright and 43.0% owned with a mortgage, and 17.8% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Empire Bay

Some popular suburbs near Empire Bay include:

  • Davistown: Small waterside suburb on Brisbane Water with a relaxed, village feel.
  • Daleys Point: Small residential peninsula with waterfront outlooks across Brisbane Water.
  • St Huberts Island: Canal-style island suburb known for waterfront homes and boating access.
  • Saratoga: Leafy, established suburb beside Brisbane Water with parks and bayside outlooks.
  • Kincumber South: Quiet residential area backing onto bush reserves and estuary foreshores.

How does Empire Bay compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Empire Bay’s median house price is 3.4% higher than Saratoga’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Empire Bay have grown 9.6% higher than in Davistown.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Empire Bay are selling 40.2% faster than in Daleys Point.

Choose the right real estate agents in Empire Bay

Choosing the right real estate agent in Empire Bay can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 17 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 61.3% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 2.25% to 3%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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