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Carrs Creek vs Great Marlow

The verdict

Carrs Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $636K versus $763K in Great Marlow. Carrs Creek rates higher for liveability (19 vs 14). Great Marlow rates higher for education (41 vs 26). Great Marlow is closer to the coast (32.3 km vs 37.0 km).

Scores

Carrs CreekGreat Marlow
Carrs CreekGreat Marlow
Overall1417
Transport00
Education2641
Liveability1914

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Carrs CreekGreat Marlow
Population186184
Median age4450
Median household income (wk)$1,375$1,399
Bachelor degree or higher14.9%33.0%
Born in Australia75.3%87.5%
Avg household size2.72.5

Growth: Carrs Creek Stable · Great Marlow Stable

Property

Carrs CreekGreat Marlow
Median house price$636K$763K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$520$520
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Carrs CreekGreat Marlow
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k5380
Motor vehicle theft /100k1,075543
Domestic assault /100k1,075543
Total incidents /100k (all)9,1407,609

Total incidents over time

Schools

Carrs CreekGreat Marlow
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Carrs Creek · Great Marlow

Transport

Carrs CreekGreat Marlow
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)5.6 km5.6 km

Liveability

Carrs CreekGreat Marlow
Summer max temp30.5°C30.5°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,0001,000
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)37.0 km32.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)496.0 km498.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.8 km4.2 km

Population & growth

Carrs CreekGreat Marlow
Population (2021)186184
Estimated 2025191189
Projected 2041196194
Annual growth rate0.67%0.67%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Carrs Creek or Great Marlow?

Carrs Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $636K versus $763K.

Which has better public transport, Carrs Creek or Great Marlow?

Carrs Creek and Great Marlow have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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