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Brucedale vs Cartwrights Hill

The verdict

Cartwrights Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $748K versus $1.58M in Brucedale. Brucedale rates higher for education (63 vs 34). Cartwrights Hill rates higher for liveability (19 vs 10). Brucedale is closer to the coast (261.2 km vs 262.3 km).

Scores

BrucedaleCartwrights Hill
BrucedaleCartwrights Hill
Overall2217
Transport00
Education6334
Liveability1019

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

Demographics

BrucedaleCartwrights Hill
Population184169
Median age4247
Median household income (wk)$2,750$1,833
Bachelor degree or higher48.5%16.9%
Born in Australia90.2%79.3%
Avg household size2.82.6

Growth: Brucedale Moderate Growth · Cartwrights Hill High Growth

Property

BrucedaleCartwrights Hill
Median house price$1.58M$748K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$550$550
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

BrucedaleCartwrights Hill
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k5430
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k01,183
Total incidents /100k (all)1,6304,142

Total incidents over time

Schools

BrucedaleCartwrights Hill
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Brucedale · Cartwrights Hill

Transport

BrucedaleCartwrights Hill
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)13.6 km5.5 km

Liveability

BrucedaleCartwrights Hill
Summer max temp31.5°C31.5°C
Winter max temp13.0°C13.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)570570
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)261.2 km262.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)368.7 km374.3 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)13.9 km5.8 km

Population & growth

BrucedaleCartwrights Hill
Population (2021)184169
Estimated 2025193188
Projected 2041208244
Annual growth rate1.20%2.70%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Brucedale or Cartwrights Hill?

Cartwrights Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $748K versus $1.58M.

Which has better public transport, Brucedale or Cartwrights Hill?

Brucedale and Cartwrights Hill have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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