Carramar vs Fairfield East
The verdict
Carramar is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.29M in Fairfield East. Carramar rates higher for transport (95 vs 82). Carramar has a shorter estimated CBD commute (53 vs 77 min). On the separate residential safety score, Fairfield East rates higher (62 vs 48/100 in Carramar).
Scores
| Carramar | Fairfield East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 75 |
| Transport | 95 | 82 |
| Education | 48 | 50 |
| Liveability | 92 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carramar | Fairfield East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,475 | 5,198 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,073 | $1,212 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.4% | 30.4% |
| Born in Australia | 36.8% | 39.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.2 |
Growth: Carramar Moderate Growth · Fairfield East Moderate Growth
Property
| Carramar | Fairfield East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.29M |
| Median unit price | $410K | $790K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 33.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carramar | Fairfield East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 62 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 173 | 77 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 345 | 327 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 662 | 385 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,504 | 4,810 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carramar | Fairfield East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 937 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carramar · Fairfield East
Transport
| Carramar | Fairfield East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 82 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 54 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 77 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 160 m | 810 m |
Liveability
| Carramar | Fairfield East | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 1 |
| Parks | 9 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.8 km | 19.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.5 km | 21.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.0 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Carramar | Fairfield East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,475 | 5,198 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,609 | 5,399 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,203 | 6,288 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 0.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carramar or Fairfield East?
Fairfield East has the higher residential safety score (Carramar 48/100 vs Fairfield East 62/100).
Which is more affordable, Carramar or Fairfield East?
Carramar is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.29M.
Which has better public transport, Carramar or Fairfield East?
Carramar has the higher transport score (Carramar 95/100 vs Fairfield East 82/100).
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