Caroline Springs vs Deanside
The verdict
Deanside is more affordable, with a median house price of $613K versus $730K in Caroline Springs. Caroline Springs rates higher for liveability (77 vs 38). Deanside rates higher for education (70 vs 63). Caroline Springs is closer to the coast (16.9 km vs 18.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Caroline Springs rates higher (100 vs 5/100 in Deanside).
Scores
| Caroline Springs | Deanside | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 49 |
| Transport | 57 | 41 |
| Education | 63 | 70 |
| Liveability | 77 | 38 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caroline Springs | Deanside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,488 | 654 |
| Median age | 35 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,134 | $2,210 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.3% | 54.5% |
| Born in Australia | 55.5% | 49.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Growth: Caroline Springs High Growth · Deanside High Growth
Property
| Caroline Springs | Deanside | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $730K | $613K |
| Median unit price | $485K | $492K |
| House price YoY | -0.1% | 3.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Caroline Springs | Deanside | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 163 | 5,505 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 180 | 1,988 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 265 | 2,752 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,590 | 29,969 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caroline Springs | Deanside | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 10 | 0 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,045 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Caroline Springs · Deanside
Transport
| Caroline Springs | Deanside | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 87 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 77 | 85 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Caroline Springs | Deanside | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 0 |
| Parks | 52 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 19 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.9 km | 18.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.7 km | 24.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.6 km | 10.4 km |
Population & growth
| Caroline Springs | Deanside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 24,488 | 654 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,844 | 1,310 |
| Projected 2041 | 55,762 | 1,489 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.36% | 18.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caroline Springs or Deanside?
Caroline Springs has the higher residential safety score (Caroline Springs 100/100 vs Deanside 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Caroline Springs or Deanside?
Deanside is more affordable, with a median house price of $613K versus $730K.
Which has better public transport, Caroline Springs or Deanside?
Caroline Springs has the higher transport score (Caroline Springs 57/100 vs Deanside 41/100).
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