Carey Park vs South Bunbury
The verdict
Carey Park rates higher for transport (82 vs 63). South Bunbury rates higher for education (46 vs 34). South Bunbury is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 3.1 km).
Scores
| Carey Park | South Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 67 |
| Transport | 82 | 63 |
| Education | 34 | 46 |
| Liveability | 84 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carey Park | South Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,155 | 8,810 |
| Median age | 40 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,018 | $1,438 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.7% | 30.7% |
| Born in Australia | 74.0% | 75.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Carey Park Moderate Growth · South Bunbury Moderate Growth
Property
| Carey Park | South 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
Safety
| Carey Park | South Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,539 | 4,529 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,134 | 2,134 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,198 | 16,198 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carey Park | South Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 8 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 894 | 975 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carey Park · South Bunbury
Transport
| Carey Park | South Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 63 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 84 |
| 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 | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Carey Park | South 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 | 3 |
| Parks | 12 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.1 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 157.3 km | 156.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Carey Park | South Bunbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,155 | 8,810 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,413 | 9,083 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,349 | 10,209 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 0.77% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carey Park or South Bunbury?
Carey Park and South Bunbury have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which has better schools, Carey Park or South Bunbury?
South Bunbury has a higher average school ICSEA (Carey Park 894 vs South Bunbury 975; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carey Park or South Bunbury?
Carey Park has the higher transport score (Carey Park 82/100 vs South Bunbury 63/100).
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