Carnes Hill vs Edmondson Park
The verdict
Edmondson Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.31M versus $1.50M in Carnes Hill. Carnes Hill rates higher for liveability (80 vs 73). Edmondson Park rates higher for transport (88 vs 45). Edmondson Park is closer to the coast (25.6 km vs 26.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Carnes Hill rates higher (73 vs 64/100 in Edmondson Park).
Scores
| Carnes Hill | Edmondson Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 77 |
| Transport | 45 | 88 |
| Education | 57 | 68 |
| Liveability | 80 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carnes Hill | Edmondson Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,332 | 12,080 |
| Median age | 32 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,630 | $2,562 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.8% | 55.8% |
| Born in Australia | 51.8% | 44.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.8 | 3.4 |
Growth: Carnes Hill Stable · Edmondson Park High Growth
Property
| Carnes Hill | Edmondson Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.50M | $1.31M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $754K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 16.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 71 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carnes Hill | Edmondson Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 150 | 166 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 180 | 215 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 450 | 389 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,042 | 4,238 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carnes Hill | Edmondson Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carnes Hill · Edmondson Park
Transport
| Carnes Hill | Edmondson Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 95 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 910 m |
Liveability
| Carnes Hill | Edmondson Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 3 |
| Parks | 2 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.9 km | 25.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.9 km | 34.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.8 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Carnes Hill | Edmondson Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,332 | 12,080 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,532 | 17,955 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,538 | 36,745 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.47% | 10.42% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carnes Hill or Edmondson Park?
Carnes Hill has the higher residential safety score (Carnes Hill 73/100 vs Edmondson Park 64/100).
Which is more affordable, Carnes Hill or Edmondson Park?
Edmondson Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.31M versus $1.50M.
Which has better schools, Carnes Hill or Edmondson Park?
Edmondson Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Carnes Hill 1059 vs Edmondson Park 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carnes Hill or Edmondson Park?
Edmondson Park has the higher transport score (Carnes Hill 45/100 vs Edmondson Park 88/100).
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