Benowa vs Carrara
The verdict
Benowa rates higher for liveability (98 vs 76). Benowa is closer to the coast (4.5 km vs 6.6 km).
Scores
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| Benowa | Carrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 59 |
| Transport | 43 | 43 |
| Education | 67 | 58 |
| Liveability | 98 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Benowa | Carrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,889 | 13,138 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,918 | $1,562 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.2% | 32.4% |
| Born in Australia | 57.8% | 67.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Benowa — · Carrara —
Property
| Benowa | Carrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,000 | $825 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Benowa | Carrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 617 | 617 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 374 | 373 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Benowa | Carrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,072 | 1,104 |
Transport
| Benowa | Carrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Benowa | Carrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 7 |
| Parks | 17 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 27 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.5 km | 6.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 69.5 km | 69.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.6 km | 6.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 740 m | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Benowa | Carrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,889 | 13,138 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,630 | 14,146 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.82% | 1.87% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Benowa or Carrara?
Benowa and Carrara have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Benowa or Carrara?
Carrara has a higher average school ICSEA (Benowa 1072 vs Carrara 1104; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Benowa or Carrara?
Benowa and Carrara have similar transport scores.
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