Carlton vs Kogarah
The verdict
Carlton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $1.91M in Kogarah. Kogarah is closer to the coast (1.5 km vs 2.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Carlton rates higher (83 vs 68/100 in Kogarah).
Scores
| Carlton | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 93 |
| Transport | 97 | 97 |
| Education | 76 | 79 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carlton | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,631 | 16,416 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,860 | $1,903 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.9% | 55.5% |
| Born in Australia | 45.3% | 36.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Carlton Moderate Growth · Kogarah High Growth
Property
| Carlton | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.82M | $1.91M |
| Median unit price | $788K | $718K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carlton | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 113 | 183 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | 79 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 367 | 372 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,972 | 9,125 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carlton | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 8 |
| Government | 1 | 7 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,069 | 1,057 |
Transport
| Carlton | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 410 m | 680 m |
Liveability
| Carlton | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 25 |
| Parks | 9 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.4 km | 12.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.7 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 240 m |
Population & growth
| Carlton | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,631 | 16,416 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,562 | 19,233 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,989 | 22,388 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.12% | 4.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carlton or Kogarah?
Carlton has the higher residential safety score (Carlton 83/100 vs Kogarah 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Carlton or Kogarah?
Carlton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.82M versus $1.91M.
Which has better schools, Carlton or Kogarah?
Carlton has a higher average school ICSEA (Carlton 1069 vs Kogarah 1057; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carlton or Kogarah?
Carlton and Kogarah have similar transport scores.
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