Carindale vs Wakerley
The verdict
Carindale rates higher for education (83 vs 76). Wakerley rates higher for transport (55 vs 46). Wakerley is closer to the coast (3.7 km vs 9.2 km).
Scores
CarindaleWakerley
| Carindale | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 70 |
| Transport | 46 | 55 |
| Education | 83 | 76 |
| Liveability | 84 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carindale | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,535 | 8,718 |
| Median age | 43 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,375 | $2,952 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.2% | 51.6% |
| Born in Australia | 64.0% | 69.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.1 |
Growth: Carindale — · Wakerley —
Property
| Carindale | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $750 | $890 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Carindale | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 931 | 929 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 417 | 413 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carindale | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,101 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carindale · Wakerley
Transport
| Carindale | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 74 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 52 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.3 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Carindale | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 40 | 29 |
| Playgrounds | 27 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | 112 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 3.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.9 km | 13.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.9 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.6 km | 11.2 km |
Population & growth
| Carindale | Wakerley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,535 | 8,718 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,155 | 8,993 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.92% | 0.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carindale or Wakerley?
Carindale and Wakerley have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Carindale or Wakerley?
Carindale has a higher average school ICSEA (Carindale 1101 vs Wakerley 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carindale or Wakerley?
Wakerley has the higher transport score (Carindale 46/100 vs Wakerley 55/100).
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