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Brayton vs Carrick

The verdict

Brayton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.23M in Carrick. Brayton rates higher for education (31 vs 22). Brayton is closer to the coast (72.4 km vs 73.5 km).

Scores

BraytonCarrick
BraytonCarrick
Overall1714
Transport00
Education3122
Liveability2222

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BraytonCarrick
Population208164
Median age4956
Median household income (wk)$1,812$2,100
Bachelor degree or higher17.9%7.5%
Born in Australia76.4%59.8%
Avg household size2.52.6

Growth: Brayton Moderate Growth · Carrick Moderate Growth

Property

BraytonCarrick
Median house price$1.16M$1.23M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$580$500
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

BraytonCarrick
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k4810
Domestic assault /100k4811,220
Total incidents /100k (all)3,8468,537

Total incidents over time

Schools

BraytonCarrick
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Brayton · Carrick

Transport

BraytonCarrick
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)9.1 km9.2 km

Liveability

BraytonCarrick
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)650650
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)72.4 km73.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)138.8 km151.2 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)29.7 km18.2 km

Population & growth

BraytonCarrick
Population (2021)208164
Estimated 2025217171
Projected 2041235186
Annual growth rate1.06%1.05%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Brayton or Carrick?

Brayton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.16M versus $1.23M.

Which has better public transport, Brayton or Carrick?

Brayton and Carrick have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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