Boxers Creek vs Carrick
The verdict
Boxers Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $725K versus $1.23M in Carrick. Boxers Creek rates higher for education (33 vs 22). Carrick is closer to the coast (73.5 km vs 75.0 km).
Scores
Boxers CreekCarrick
| Boxers Creek | Carrick | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 14 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 33 | 22 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boxers Creek | Carrick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 259 | 164 |
| Median age | 44 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,458 | $2,100 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.8% | 7.5% |
| Born in Australia | 79.9% | 59.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Boxers Creek Moderate Growth · Carrick Moderate Growth
Property
| Boxers Creek | Carrick | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $725K | $1.23M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Boxers Creek | Carrick | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 386 | 1,220 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,722 | 8,537 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boxers Creek | Carrick | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Boxers Creek · Carrick
Transport
| Boxers Creek | Carrick | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.6 km | 9.2 km |
Liveability
| Boxers Creek | Carrick | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 650 | 650 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 75.0 km | 73.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 160.7 km | 151.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.3 km | 18.2 km |
Population & growth
| Boxers Creek | Carrick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 259 | 164 |
| Estimated 2025 | 271 | 171 |
| Projected 2041 | 293 | 186 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.14% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Boxers Creek or Carrick?
Boxers Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $725K versus $1.23M.
Which has better public transport, Boxers Creek or Carrick?
Boxers Creek and Carrick have similar transport scores.
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