Carey Park vs East Bunbury
The verdict
Carey Park rates higher for transport (82 vs 74). East Bunbury is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 3.1 km).
Scores
Carey ParkEast Bunbury
| Carey Park | East Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 68 |
| Transport | 82 | 74 |
| Education | 34 | 37 |
| Liveability | 84 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carey Park | East Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,155 | 4,019 |
| Median age | 40 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,018 | $1,193 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.7% | 19.6% |
| Born in Australia | 74.0% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Carey Park Moderate Growth · East Bunbury Moderate Growth
Property
| Carey Park | East Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | East Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,539 | 4,528 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,134 | 2,140 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,198 | 16,198 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carey Park | East Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 894 | 1,010 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carey Park · East Bunbury
Transport
| Carey Park | East Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 74 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 30 |
| 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 | 850 m |
Liveability
| Carey Park | East Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 6 |
| Parks | 12 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.1 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 157.3 km | 155.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Carey Park | East Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,155 | 4,019 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,413 | 4,336 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,349 | 5,160 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 1.92% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carey Park or East Bunbury?
Carey Park and East Bunbury have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which has better schools, Carey Park or East Bunbury?
East Bunbury has a higher average school ICSEA (Carey Park 894 vs East Bunbury 1010; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carey Park or East Bunbury?
Carey Park has the higher transport score (Carey Park 82/100 vs East Bunbury 74/100).
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