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Carrum vs Patterson Lakes

The verdict

Carrum is more affordable, with a median house price of $966K versus $1.42M in Patterson Lakes. Carrum rates higher for transport (98 vs 62). Carrum is closer to the coast (630 m vs 2.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Patterson Lakes rates higher (72 vs 59/100 in Carrum).

Scores

CarrumPatterson Lakes
CarrumPatterson Lakes
Overall8268
Transport9862
Education6160
Liveability8481

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

Demographics

CarrumPatterson Lakes
Population4,2397,793
Median age4046
Median household income (wk)$1,732$1,932
Bachelor degree or higher38.5%37.5%
Born in Australia74.6%70.7%
Avg household size2.32.5

Growth: Carrum · Patterson Lakes

Property

CarrumPatterson Lakes
Median house price$966K$1.42M
Median unit price$736K$651K
House price YoYData not available16.0%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

CarrumPatterson Lakes
Residential safety score5972
Break & enter dwelling /100k425436
Motor vehicle theft /100k401257
Domestic assault /100k377295
Total incidents /100k (all)6,2044,145

Total incidents over time

Schools

CarrumPatterson Lakes
Total schools11
Government11
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,0671,058

See the full school list on each profile: Carrum · Patterson Lakes

Transport

CarrumPatterson Lakes
Transport score9862
Train stations00
Bus stops2729
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)73110
Nearest train station (km)460 m2.0 km

Liveability

CarrumPatterson Lakes
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets22
Cafes & restaurants32
Parks818
Playgrounds27
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs21
Distance to coast (km)630 m2.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)32.6 km32.5 km
Nearest beach (km)700 m2.3 km
Nearest hospital (km)8.2 km9.1 km

Population & growth

CarrumPatterson Lakes
Population (2021)4,2397,793
Estimated 20254,3668,027
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate0.74%0.74%

Common questions

Which is safer, Carrum or Patterson Lakes?

Patterson Lakes has the higher residential safety score (Carrum 59/100 vs Patterson Lakes 72/100).

Which is more affordable, Carrum or Patterson Lakes?

Carrum is more affordable, with a median house price of $966K versus $1.42M.

Which has better schools, Carrum or Patterson Lakes?

Carrum has a higher average school ICSEA (Carrum 1067 vs Patterson Lakes 1058; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Carrum or Patterson Lakes?

Carrum has the higher transport score (Carrum 98/100 vs Patterson Lakes 62/100).

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