Carnes Hill vs Horningsea Park
The verdict
Horningsea Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $961K versus $1.52M in Carnes Hill. Horningsea Park rates higher for transport (64 vs 45). Carnes Hill has a shorter estimated CBD commute (114 vs 115 min). On the separate residential safety score, Horningsea Park rates higher (100 vs 73/100 in Carnes Hill).
Scores
| Carnes Hill | Horningsea Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 67 |
| Transport | 45 | 64 |
| Education | 57 | 54 |
| Liveability | 80 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carnes Hill | Horningsea Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,332 | 3,673 |
| Median age | 32 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,630 | $2,457 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.8% | 37.8% |
| Born in Australia | 51.8% | 59.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.8 | 3.5 |
Growth: Carnes Hill Stable · Horningsea Park Stable
Property
| Carnes Hill | Horningsea Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.52M | $961K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $780K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -36.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $780 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 6.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carnes Hill | Horningsea Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 150 | 27 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 180 | 82 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 450 | 299 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,252 | 2,178 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carnes Hill | Horningsea Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,057 | 975 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carnes Hill · Horningsea Park
Transport
| Carnes Hill | Horningsea Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 114 | 115 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Carnes Hill | Horningsea 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.9 km | 27.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.9 km | 34.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.8 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Carnes Hill | Horningsea Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,332 | 3,673 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,532 | 3,894 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,538 | 3,900 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.47% | 1.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carnes Hill or Horningsea Park?
Horningsea Park has the higher residential safety score (Carnes Hill 73/100 vs Horningsea Park 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Carnes Hill or Horningsea Park?
Horningsea Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $961K versus $1.52M.
Which has better schools, Carnes Hill or Horningsea Park?
Carnes Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Carnes Hill 1057 vs Horningsea Park 975; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carnes Hill or Horningsea Park?
Horningsea Park has the higher transport score (Carnes Hill 45/100 vs Horningsea Park 64/100).
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