Caddens vs Claremont Meadows
The verdict
Caddens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.23M in Claremont Meadows. Caddens rates higher for education (58 vs 48). Claremont Meadows rates higher for liveability (89 vs 78). Claremont Meadows is closer to the coast (42.6 km vs 44.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Claremont Meadows rates higher (100 vs 87/100 in Caddens).
Scores
| Caddens | Claremont Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 71 |
| Transport | 64 | 72 |
| Education | 58 | 48 |
| Liveability | 78 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caddens | Claremont Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,487 | 5,177 |
| Median age | 33 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,592 | $2,297 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.4% | 35.1% |
| Born in Australia | 57.3% | 70.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Caddens Moderate Growth · Claremont Meadows Moderate Growth
Property
| Caddens | Claremont Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.20M | $1.23M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $879K |
| House price YoY | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $692 | $692 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 58 | 55 |
Median price history
Safety
| Caddens | Claremont Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 87 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 115 | 58 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 57 | 77 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 315 | 328 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,298 | 3,013 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caddens | Claremont Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,012 |
See the full school list on each profile: Caddens · Claremont Meadows
Transport
| Caddens | Claremont Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 122 | 118 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Caddens | Claremont Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 10 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 44.3 km | 42.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 45.2 km | 43.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Caddens | Claremont Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,487 | 5,177 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,968 | 5,891 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,179 | 6,205 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.28% | 3.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caddens or Claremont Meadows?
Claremont Meadows has the higher residential safety score (Caddens 87/100 vs Claremont Meadows 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Caddens or Claremont Meadows?
Caddens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.23M.
Which has better public transport, Caddens or Claremont Meadows?
Claremont Meadows has the higher transport score (Caddens 64/100 vs Claremont Meadows 72/100).
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