Carrick vs Marulan
The verdict
Marulan is more affordable, with a median house price of $759K versus $1.30M in Carrick. Marulan rates higher for transport (83 vs 0). Marulan is closer to the coast (65.1 km vs 73.5 km).
Scores
CarrickMarulan
| Carrick | Marulan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 14 | 51 |
| Transport | 0 | 83 |
| Education | 22 | 34 |
| Liveability | 22 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carrick | Marulan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 164 | 1,428 |
| Median age | 56 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,100 | $1,484 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 7.5% | 16.6% |
| Born in Australia | 59.8% | 78.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Carrick Moderate Growth · Marulan Moderate Growth
Property
| Carrick | Marulan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | $759K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -20.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carrick | Marulan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 140 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 490 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,220 | 210 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,707 | 7,213 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carrick | Marulan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 968 |
Transport
| Carrick | Marulan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| 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) | 9.2 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Carrick | Marulan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 650 | 650 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 73.5 km | 65.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 151.2 km | 146.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.2 km | 26.2 km |
Population & growth
| Carrick | Marulan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 164 | 1,428 |
| Estimated 2025 | 171 | 1,492 |
| Projected 2041 | 186 | 1,616 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 1.10% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Carrick or Marulan?
Marulan is more affordable, with a median house price of $759K versus $1.30M.
Which has better public transport, Carrick or Marulan?
Marulan has the higher transport score (Carrick 0/100 vs Marulan 83/100).
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