Carramar vs Old Guildford
The verdict
Carramar is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.51M in Old Guildford. Carramar rates higher for transport (95 vs 79). Carramar has a shorter estimated CBD commute (53 vs 74 min). On the separate residential safety score, Old Guildford rates higher (96 vs 48/100 in Carramar).
Scores
| Carramar | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 73 |
| Transport | 95 | 79 |
| Education | 48 | 47 |
| 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 | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,475 | 2,857 |
| Median age | 40 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,073 | $1,511 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.4% | 25.5% |
| Born in Australia | 36.8% | 53.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.8 |
Growth: Carramar Moderate Growth · Old Guildford Moderate Growth
Property
| Carramar | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.51M |
| Median unit price | $388K | $800K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 21.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 22 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carramar | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 96 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 173 | 35 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 345 | 140 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 662 | 280 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,518 | 4,130 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carramar | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 906 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carramar · Old Guildford
Transport
| Carramar | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 79 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 74 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 160 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Carramar | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.8 km | 19.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.5 km | 20.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.0 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Carramar | Old Guildford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,475 | 2,857 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,609 | 2,968 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,203 | 3,456 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 0.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carramar or Old Guildford?
Old Guildford has the higher residential safety score (Carramar 48/100 vs Old Guildford 96/100).
Which is more affordable, Carramar or Old Guildford?
Carramar is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.51M.
Which has better public transport, Carramar or Old Guildford?
Carramar has the higher transport score (Carramar 95/100 vs Old Guildford 79/100).
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