Carey Park vs College Grove
The verdict
Carey Park rates higher for transport (82 vs 43). College Grove rates higher for education (45 vs 34). Carey Park is closer to the coast (3.1 km vs 4.2 km).
Scores
Carey ParkCollege Grove
| Carey Park | College Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 49 |
| Transport | 82 | 43 |
| Education | 34 | 45 |
| Liveability | 84 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carey Park | College Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,155 | 1,821 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,018 | $1,899 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.7% | 28.6% |
| Born in Australia | 74.0% | 76.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Growth: Carey Park Moderate Growth · College Grove Moderate Growth
Property
| Carey Park | College Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Carey Park | College Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,539 | 4,558 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,134 | 2,142 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,198 | 16,200 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carey Park | College Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 894 | 987 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carey Park · College Grove
Transport
| Carey Park | College Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 43 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| Carey Park | College Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 750 | 750 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 3 |
| Parks | 12 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.1 km | 4.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 157.3 km | 159.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 4.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Carey Park | College Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,155 | 1,821 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,413 | 1,912 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,349 | 2,243 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carey Park or College Grove?
Carey Park and College Grove have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which has better schools, Carey Park or College Grove?
College Grove has a higher average school ICSEA (Carey Park 894 vs College Grove 987; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carey Park or College Grove?
Carey Park has the higher transport score (Carey Park 82/100 vs College Grove 43/100).
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