Canley Vale vs Carramar
The verdict
Carramar is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.47M in Canley Vale. Canley Vale rates higher for liveability (100 vs 92). Carramar is closer to the coast (19.8 km vs 21.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Canley Vale rates higher (81 vs 48/100 in Carramar).
Scores
| Canley Vale | Carramar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 80 |
| Transport | 95 | 95 |
| Education | 54 | 48 |
| Liveability | 100 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Canley Vale | Carramar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,300 | 3,475 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,330 | $1,073 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.0% | 29.4% |
| Born in Australia | 34.1% | 36.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Canley Vale Stable · Carramar Moderate Growth
Property
| Canley Vale | Carramar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.47M | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | $460K | $388K |
| House price YoY | 12.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 23 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Canley Vale | Carramar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 48 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 146 | 173 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 136 | 345 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 214 | 662 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,942 | 8,518 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Canley Vale | Carramar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Canley Vale · Carramar
Transport
| Canley Vale | Carramar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 95 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 41 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 56 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 350 m | 160 m |
Liveability
| Canley Vale | Carramar | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 4 |
| Parks | 20 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.0 km | 19.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.0 km | 22.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Canley Vale | Carramar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,300 | 3,475 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,367 | 3,609 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,925 | 4,203 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 0.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Canley Vale or Carramar?
Canley Vale has the higher residential safety score (Canley Vale 81/100 vs Carramar 48/100).
Which is more affordable, Canley Vale or Carramar?
Carramar is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.47M.
Which has better public transport, Canley Vale or Carramar?
Canley Vale and Carramar have similar transport scores.
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