Carramar vs Tapping
The verdict
Tapping rates higher for transport (53 vs 44). Tapping has a shorter estimated CBD commute (76 vs 81 min).
Scores
CarramarTapping
| Carramar | Tapping | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 59 |
| Transport | 44 | 53 |
| Education | 52 | 56 |
| Liveability | 67 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carramar | Tapping | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,178 | 9,547 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,455 | $2,359 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.9% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 51.1% | 53.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Growth: Carramar High Growth · Tapping High Growth
Property
| Carramar | Tapping | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Carramar | Tapping | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 320 | 314 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 153 | 147 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,003 | 1,006 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carramar | Tapping | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,023 | 1,026 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carramar · Tapping
Transport
| Carramar | Tapping | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 81 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Carramar | Tapping | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.0 km | 7.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.8 km | 26.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.5 km | 9.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Carramar | Tapping | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,178 | 9,547 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,196 | 10,332 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,761 | 23,393 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.37% | 2.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carramar or Tapping?
Carramar and Tapping have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Carramar or Tapping?
Tapping has a higher average school ICSEA (Carramar 1023 vs Tapping 1026; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carramar or Tapping?
Tapping has the higher transport score (Carramar 44/100 vs Tapping 53/100).
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