Caroona vs Curlewis
The verdict
Curlewis is more affordable, with a median house price of $376K versus $515K in Caroona. Curlewis rates higher for liveability (14 vs 7). Caroona is closer to the coast (203.8 km vs 229.7 km).
Scores
CaroonaCurlewis
| Caroona | Curlewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8 | 9 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 17 | 15 |
| Liveability | 7 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caroona | Curlewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 196 | 779 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $933 | $1,403 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.3% | 18.2% |
| Born in Australia | 98.5% | 90.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Caroona Stable · Curlewis Stable
Property
| Caroona | Curlewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $515K | $376K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $450 | $510 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Caroona | Curlewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 34 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 257 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 510 | 513 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 770 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,184 | 11,682 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caroona | Curlewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 678 | 818 |
See the full school list on each profile: Caroona · Curlewis
Transport
| Caroona | Curlewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 23.0 km | 22.4 km |
Liveability
| Caroona | Curlewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 670 | 670 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 203.8 km | 229.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 286.5 km | 312.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 23.6 km | 22.0 km |
Population & growth
| Caroona | Curlewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 196 | 779 |
| Estimated 2025 | 206 | 818 |
| Projected 2041 | 201 | 799 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.25% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Caroona or Curlewis?
Curlewis is more affordable, with a median house price of $376K versus $515K.
Which has better schools, Caroona or Curlewis?
Curlewis has a higher average school ICSEA (Caroona 678 vs Curlewis 818; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Caroona or Curlewis?
Caroona and Curlewis have similar transport scores.
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