Carina Heights vs Mansfield
The verdict
Carina Heights rates higher for transport (74 vs 50). Carina Heights has a shorter estimated CBD commute (35 vs 44 min).
Scores
Carina HeightsMansfield
| Carina Heights | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 74 |
| Transport | 74 | 50 |
| Education | 79 | 76 |
| Liveability | 93 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carina Heights | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,103 | 8,851 |
| Median age | 36 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,997 | $2,064 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.1% | 50.9% |
| Born in Australia | 69.4% | 62.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 3 |
Growth: Carina Heights — · Mansfield —
Property
| Carina Heights | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $690 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Carina Heights | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 929 | 926 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 408 | 418 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carina Heights | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,099 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carina Heights · Mansfield
Transport
| Carina Heights | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 47 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 6.6 km |
Liveability
| Carina Heights | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 3 |
| Parks | 8 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.9 km | 11.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.7 km | 10.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 6.1 km |
Population & growth
| Carina Heights | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,103 | 8,851 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,634 | 9,211 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.82% | 1.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carina Heights or Mansfield?
Carina Heights and Mansfield have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Carina Heights or Mansfield?
Carina Heights has the higher transport score (Carina Heights 74/100 vs Mansfield 50/100).
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