Carina vs Murarrie
The verdict
Carina rates higher for liveability (100 vs 82). Murarrie rates higher for transport (91 vs 73). Murarrie is closer to the coast (6.6 km vs 9.2 km).
Scores
CarinaMurarrie
| Carina | Murarrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 83 |
| Transport | 73 | 91 |
| Education | 79 | 76 |
| Liveability | 100 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carina | Murarrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,678 | 4,946 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,064 | $2,362 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.4% | 46.9% |
| Born in Australia | 72.9% | 68.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Carina — · Murarrie —
Property
| Carina | Murarrie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $720 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Carina | Murarrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 925 | 930 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 411 | 425 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carina | Murarrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,083 | 934 |
Transport
| Carina | Murarrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Carina | Murarrie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 1 |
| Parks | 10 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 6.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.5 km | 8.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.5 km | 7.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 8.0 km |
Population & growth
| Carina | Murarrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,678 | 4,946 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,552 | 5,318 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.82% | 1.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carina or Murarrie?
Carina has the higher residential safety score (Carina 66/100 vs Murarrie 65/100).
Which has better schools, Carina or Murarrie?
Carina has a higher average school ICSEA (Carina 1083 vs Murarrie 934; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carina or Murarrie?
Murarrie has the higher transport score (Carina 73/100 vs Murarrie 91/100).
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