Ashcroft vs Cartwright
The verdict
Cartwright is more affordable, with a median house price of $988K versus $1.03M in Ashcroft. Ashcroft rates higher for liveability (94 vs 80). Ashcroft has a shorter estimated CBD commute (98 vs 102 min).
Scores
| Ashcroft | Cartwright | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 57 |
| Transport | 64 | 53 |
| Education | 36 | 35 |
| Liveability | 94 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashcroft | Cartwright | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,634 | 2,616 |
| Median age | 32 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,089 | $826 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 15.3% |
| Born in Australia | 51.0% | 48.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Ashcroft Moderate Growth · Cartwright Moderate Growth
Property
| Ashcroft | Cartwright | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.03M | $988K |
| Median unit price | $785K | $653K |
| House price YoY | 4.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashcroft | Cartwright | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 8 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 798 | 1,070 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 358 | 497 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,376 | 1,720 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,200 | 15,367 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashcroft | Cartwright | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 890 | 921 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashcroft · Cartwright
Transport
| Ashcroft | Cartwright | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 98 | 102 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Ashcroft | Cartwright | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.3 km | 23.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.7 km | 29.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Ashcroft | Cartwright | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,634 | 2,616 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,693 | 2,820 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,314 | 2,994 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.40% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashcroft or Cartwright?
Ashcroft has the higher residential safety score (Ashcroft 8/100 vs Cartwright 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Ashcroft or Cartwright?
Cartwright is more affordable, with a median house price of $988K versus $1.03M.
Which has better schools, Ashcroft or Cartwright?
Cartwright has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashcroft 890 vs Cartwright 921; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashcroft or Cartwright?
Ashcroft has the higher transport score (Ashcroft 64/100 vs Cartwright 53/100).
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