Carey Bay vs Toronto
The verdict
Toronto is more affordable, with a median house price of $786K versus $1.12M in Carey Bay. Carey Bay rates higher for education (50 vs 42). Carey Bay is closer to the coast (6.4 km vs 9.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Carey Bay rates higher (100 vs 47/100 in Toronto).
Scores
| Carey Bay | Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 48 |
| Transport | 46 | 45 |
| Education | 50 | 42 |
| Liveability | 58 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carey Bay | Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 865 | 5,973 |
| Median age | 54 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,266 | $1,170 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.1% | 25.4% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 82.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Carey Bay Moderate Growth · Toronto Moderate Growth
Property
| Carey Bay | Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.12M | $786K |
| Median unit price | $922K | $781K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 18.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carey Bay | Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 231 | 134 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 268 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 971 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,081 | 16,441 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carey Bay | Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 992 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carey Bay · Toronto
Transport
| Carey Bay | Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.1 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Carey Bay | Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 2 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.4 km | 9.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 101.1 km | 101.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.4 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Carey Bay | Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 865 | 5,973 |
| Estimated 2025 | 873 | 6,027 |
| Projected 2041 | 996 | 6,877 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.23% | 0.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carey Bay or Toronto?
Carey Bay has the higher residential safety score (Carey Bay 100/100 vs Toronto 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Carey Bay or Toronto?
Toronto is more affordable, with a median house price of $786K versus $1.12M.
Which has better public transport, Carey Bay or Toronto?
Carey Bay has the higher transport score (Carey Bay 46/100 vs Toronto 45/100).
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