Carrara vs Highland Park
The verdict
Highland Park rates higher for transport (52 vs 43). Carrara is closer to the coast (6.6 km vs 9.8 km).
Scores
CarraraHighland Park
| Carrara | Highland Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 60 |
| Transport | 43 | 52 |
| Education | 58 | 54 |
| Liveability | 76 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carrara | Highland Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,138 | 6,576 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,562 | $1,609 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.4% | 27.5% |
| Born in Australia | 67.7% | 69.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Carrara — · Highland Park —
Property
| Carrara | Highland Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $825 | 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
| Carrara | Highland Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 617 | 608 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 373 | 380 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,113 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carrara | Highland Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,104 | 974 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carrara · Highland Park
Transport
| Carrara | Highland Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Carrara | Highland Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 9.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 69.8 km | 67.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.6 km | 9.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Carrara | Highland Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,138 | 6,576 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,146 | 6,803 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.87% | 0.85% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carrara or Highland Park?
Carrara and Highland Park have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Carrara or Highland Park?
Carrara has a higher average school ICSEA (Carrara 1104 vs Highland Park 974; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Carrara or Highland Park?
Highland Park has the higher transport score (Carrara 43/100 vs Highland Park 52/100).
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