Cardross vs Red Cliffs
The verdict
Cardross rates higher for education (37 vs 32). Red Cliffs rates higher for liveability (51 vs 2). Cardross is closer to the coast (305.2 km vs 311.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Red Cliffs rates higher (76 vs 60/100 in Cardross).
Scores
| Cardross | Red Cliffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 12 | 32 |
| Transport | 0 | 14 |
| Education | 37 | 32 |
| Liveability | 2 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cardross | Red Cliffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 847 | 5,294 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,717 | $1,290 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.5% | 17.3% |
| Born in Australia | 85.4% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Cardross Moderate Growth · Red Cliffs Moderate Growth
Property
| Cardross | Red Cliffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $330K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 19.4% |
| 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
| Cardross | Red Cliffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 354 | 283 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 472 | 283 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 491 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,188 | 4,571 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cardross | Red Cliffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 950 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cardross · Red Cliffs
Transport
| Cardross | Red Cliffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 14 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 174.4 km | 163.5 km |
Liveability
| Cardross | Red Cliffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.5°C | 32.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 290 | 290 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 1 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 21 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 305.2 km | 311.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 465.9 km | 456.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.6 km | 19.9 km |
Population & growth
| Cardross | Red Cliffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 847 | 5,294 |
| Estimated 2025 | 838 | 5,235 |
| Projected 2041 | 968 | 6,050 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | -0.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cardross or Red Cliffs?
Red Cliffs has the higher residential safety score (Cardross 60/100 vs Red Cliffs 76/100).
Which has better schools, Cardross or Red Cliffs?
Cardross has a higher average school ICSEA (Cardross 990 vs Red Cliffs 950; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cardross or Red Cliffs?
Red Cliffs has the higher transport score (Cardross 0/100 vs Red Cliffs 14/100).
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