Bickley vs Carmel
The verdict
Bickley rates higher for education (66 vs 55). Carmel is closer to the coast (31.1 km vs 32.7 km).
Scores
BickleyCarmel
| Bickley | Carmel | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 36 |
| Transport | 24 | 25 |
| Education | 66 | 55 |
| Liveability | 30 | 30 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bickley | Carmel | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 713 | 754 |
| Median age | 48 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,241 | $2,345 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.0% | 34.2% |
| Born in Australia | 71.5% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Bickley Stable · Carmel Stable
Property
| Bickley | Carmel | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Bickley | Carmel | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 281 | 265 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 140 | 133 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 982 | 1,061 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bickley | Carmel | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,101 | 1,026 |
Transport
| Bickley | Carmel | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 82 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.5 km | 9.6 km |
Liveability
| Bickley | Carmel | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 20 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.7 km | 31.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.5 km | 22.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.8 km | 13.8 km |
Population & growth
| Bickley | Carmel | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 713 | 754 |
| Estimated 2025 | 734 | 777 |
| Projected 2041 | 766 | 810 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.73% | 0.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bickley or Carmel?
Bickley has the higher residential safety score (Bickley 73/100 vs Carmel 72/100).
Which has better schools, Bickley or Carmel?
Bickley has a higher average school ICSEA (Bickley 1101 vs Carmel 1026; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bickley or Carmel?
Carmel has the higher transport score (Bickley 24/100 vs Carmel 25/100).
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