Carlton vs Kogarah
The verdict
Carlton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $1.93M 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 69/100 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 | $1.78M | $1.93M |
| Median unit price | $808K | $737K |
| House price YoY | -0.3% | 9.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $880 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carlton | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 113 | 183 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | 79 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 367 | 359 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,512 | 4,819 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carlton | Kogarah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 8 |
| Government | 1 | 7 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,064 | 1,064 |
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 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Carlton or Kogarah?
Carlton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.78M versus $1.93M.
Which has better schools, Carlton or Kogarah?
Carlton and Kogarah have similar average school ICSEA scores (1064 and 1064).
Which has better public transport, Carlton or Kogarah?
Carlton and Kogarah have similar transport scores.
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