Carina vs Tingalpa
The verdict
Carina rates higher for liveability (100 vs 88). Tingalpa is closer to the coast (6.0 km vs 9.2 km).
Scores
CarinaTingalpa
| Carina | Tingalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 73 |
| Transport | 73 | 63 |
| Education | 79 | 68 |
| Liveability | 100 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carina | Tingalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,678 | 8,461 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,064 | $1,940 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.4% | 37.5% |
| Born in Australia | 72.9% | 72.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Carina — · Tingalpa —
Property
| Carina | Tingalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Carina | Tingalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 925 | 934 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 411 | 414 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carina | Tingalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,083 | 1,077 |
Transport
| Carina | Tingalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 42 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Carina | Tingalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 2 |
| Parks | 10 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 6.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.5 km | 10.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.5 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| Carina | Tingalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,678 | 8,461 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,552 | 8,854 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.82% | 1.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carina or Tingalpa?
Carina and Tingalpa have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Carina or Tingalpa?
Carina has a higher average school ICSEA (Carina 1083 vs Tingalpa 1077; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carina or Tingalpa?
Carina has the higher transport score (Carina 73/100 vs Tingalpa 63/100).
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