Carstairs vs Rita Island
The verdict
Carstairs rates higher for education (26 vs 18). Rita Island is closer to the coast (2.3 km vs 3.3 km).
Scores
CarstairsRita Island
| Carstairs | Rita Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 14 | 12 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 26 | 18 |
| Liveability | 19 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carstairs | Rita Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 91 | 172 |
| Median age | 52 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,208 | $1,395 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.0% | 9.6% |
| Born in Australia | 93.4% | 78.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Carstairs — · Rita Island —
Property
| Carstairs | Rita Island | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Carstairs | Rita Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,099 | 581 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,985 | 5,985 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carstairs | Rita Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Carstairs · Rita Island
Transport
| Carstairs | Rita Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 900.5 km | 896.8 km |
Liveability
| Carstairs | Rita Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.3°C | 31.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 25.2°C | 25.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 2.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1038.0 km | 1034.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 80.5 km | 83.9 km |
Population & growth
| Carstairs | Rita Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 91 | 172 |
| Estimated 2025 | 94 | 178 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.81% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Carstairs or Rita Island?
Carstairs and Rita Island have similar transport scores.
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