Cairnlea vs Deer Park
The verdict
Deer Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $638K versus $939K in Cairnlea. Cairnlea rates higher for education (65 vs 57). Deer Park rates higher for transport (93 vs 63). Deer Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (43 vs 62 min). On the separate residential safety score, Cairnlea rates higher (93 vs 72/100 in Deer Park).
Scores
| Cairnlea | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 80 |
| Transport | 63 | 93 |
| Education | 65 | 57 |
| Liveability | 92 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cairnlea | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,038 | 18,145 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,062 | $1,456 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.6% | 36.6% |
| Born in Australia | 45.3% | 42.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Cairnlea Moderate Growth · Deer Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Cairnlea | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $939K | $638K |
| Median unit price | $423K | $490K |
| House price YoY | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cairnlea | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 229 | 259 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 229 | 386 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 229 | 468 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,929 | 5,605 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cairnlea | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 6 |
| Government | 3 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,024 | 975 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cairnlea · Deer Park
Transport
| Cairnlea | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 880 m |
Liveability
| Cairnlea | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 20 |
| Parks | 22 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.8 km | 12.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.5 km | 17.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Cairnlea | Deer Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,038 | 18,145 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,932 | 18,293 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,834 | 21,391 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | 0.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cairnlea or Deer Park?
Cairnlea has the higher residential safety score (Cairnlea 93/100 vs Deer Park 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Cairnlea or Deer Park?
Deer Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $638K versus $939K.
Which has better schools, Cairnlea or Deer Park?
Cairnlea has a higher average school ICSEA (Cairnlea 1024 vs Deer Park 975; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cairnlea or Deer Park?
Deer Park has the higher transport score (Cairnlea 63/100 vs Deer Park 93/100).
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