Carss Park vs Kogarah Bay
The verdict
Carss Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.33M versus $2.38M in Kogarah Bay. Carss Park rates higher for education (79 vs 74). Kogarah Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (55 vs 57 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kogarah Bay rates higher (100 vs 57/100 in Carss Park).
Scores
| Carss Park | Kogarah Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 84 |
| Transport | 80 | 81 |
| Education | 79 | 74 |
| Liveability | 94 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carss Park | Kogarah Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,265 | 2,102 |
| Median age | 46 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,297 | $2,528 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.5% | 49.2% |
| Born in Australia | 70.6% | 64.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.1 |
Growth: Carss Park Moderate Growth · Kogarah Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Carss Park | Kogarah Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.33M | $2.38M |
| Median unit price | $970K | $1.19M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 0.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,100 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 58 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carss Park | Kogarah Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 237 | 95 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 158 | 95 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 553 | 95 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,715 | 2,141 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carss Park | Kogarah Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,049 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Carss Park · Kogarah Bay
Transport
| Carss Park | Kogarah Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Carss Park | Kogarah Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 2.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.1 km | 14.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.0 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Carss Park | Kogarah Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,265 | 2,102 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,363 | 2,286 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,484 | 2,568 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.88% | 2.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Carss Park or Kogarah Bay?
Kogarah Bay has the higher residential safety score (Carss Park 57/100 vs Kogarah Bay 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Carss Park or Kogarah Bay?
Carss Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.33M versus $2.38M.
Which has better public transport, Carss Park or Kogarah Bay?
Kogarah Bay has the higher transport score (Carss Park 80/100 vs Kogarah Bay 81/100).
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