Cabarita vs Mortlake
The verdict
Mortlake is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $3.90M in Cabarita. Cabarita is closer to the coast (12.3 km vs 13.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cabarita rates higher (91 vs 86/100 in Mortlake).
Scores
| Cabarita | Mortlake | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 83 |
| Transport | 79 | 77 |
| Education | 85 | 83 |
| Liveability | 91 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cabarita | Mortlake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,933 | 1,954 |
| Median age | 50 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,695 | $2,347 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.5% | 55.6% |
| Born in Australia | 63.1% | 57.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: Cabarita Stable · Mortlake Stable
Property
| Cabarita | Mortlake | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.90M | $2.15M |
| Median unit price | $2.55M | $818K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,010 | $1,010 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cabarita | Mortlake | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 155 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 103 | 154 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 207 | 512 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,570 | 3,224 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cabarita | Mortlake | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,111 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cabarita · Mortlake
Transport
| Cabarita | Mortlake | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 42 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Cabarita | Mortlake | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.3 km | 13.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.8 km | 10.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Cabarita | Mortlake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,933 | 1,954 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,001 | 2,022 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,099 | 2,122 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.87% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cabarita or Mortlake?
Cabarita has the higher residential safety score (Cabarita 91/100 vs Mortlake 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Cabarita or Mortlake?
Mortlake is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $3.90M.
Which has better public transport, Cabarita or Mortlake?
Cabarita has the higher transport score (Cabarita 79/100 vs Mortlake 77/100).
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