Blakehurst vs Carss Park
The verdict
Carss Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.33M versus $2.43M in Blakehurst. Carss Park rates higher for education (79 vs 74). Carss Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (57 vs 59 min). On the separate residential safety score, Blakehurst rates higher (92 vs 57/100 in Carss Park).
Scores
| Blakehurst | Carss Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 85 |
| Transport | 77 | 80 |
| Education | 74 | 79 |
| Liveability | 93 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blakehurst | Carss Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,652 | 1,265 |
| Median age | 43 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,474 | $2,297 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.6% | 55.5% |
| Born in Australia | 63.3% | 70.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Blakehurst Moderate Growth · Carss Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Blakehurst | Carss Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.43M | $2.33M |
| Median unit price | $965K | $970K |
| House price YoY | -33.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blakehurst | Carss Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 105 | 237 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 30 | 158 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 376 | 553 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,676 | 3,715 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blakehurst | Carss Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,090 | 1,049 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blakehurst · Carss Park
Transport
| Blakehurst | Carss Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 57 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Blakehurst | Carss Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 3 |
| Parks | 16 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 2.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.8 km | 15.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.5 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Blakehurst | Carss Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,652 | 1,265 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,168 | 1,363 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,803 | 1,484 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 1.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blakehurst or Carss Park?
Blakehurst has the higher residential safety score (Blakehurst 92/100 vs Carss Park 57/100).
Which is more affordable, Blakehurst or Carss Park?
Carss Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.33M versus $2.43M.
Which has better schools, Blakehurst or Carss Park?
Blakehurst has a higher average school ICSEA (Blakehurst 1090 vs Carss Park 1049; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blakehurst or Carss Park?
Carss Park has the higher transport score (Blakehurst 77/100 vs Carss Park 80/100).
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