Carina vs Wynnum West
The verdict
Carina rates higher for education (79 vs 62). Wynnum West rates higher for transport (96 vs 73). Wynnum West is closer to the coast (2.6 km vs 9.2 km).
Scores
CarinaWynnum West
| Carina | Wynnum West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 83 |
| Transport | 73 | 96 |
| Education | 79 | 62 |
| Liveability | 100 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carina | Wynnum West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,678 | 12,790 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,064 | $1,791 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.4% | 33.2% |
| Born in Australia | 72.9% | 71.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Carina — · Wynnum West —
Property
| Carina | Wynnum West | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Carina | Wynnum West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 925 | 930 |
| 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 | Wynnum West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,083 | 1,011 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carina · Wynnum West
Transport
| Carina | Wynnum West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 69 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Carina | Wynnum West | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 2 |
| Parks | 10 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.5 km | 12.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.5 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 12.3 km |
Population & growth
| Carina | Wynnum West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,678 | 12,790 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,552 | 13,661 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.82% | 1.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carina or Wynnum West?
Carina and Wynnum West have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Carina or Wynnum West?
Carina has a higher average school ICSEA (Carina 1083 vs Wynnum West 1011; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carina or Wynnum West?
Wynnum West has the higher transport score (Carina 73/100 vs Wynnum West 96/100).
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