Cartwright vs Casula
The verdict
Cartwright is more affordable, with a median house price of $988K versus $1.24M in Casula. Cartwright rates higher for liveability (80 vs 69). Casula rates higher for transport (94 vs 53). Casula is closer to the coast (21.9 km vs 23.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Casula rates higher (72 vs 5/100 in Cartwright).
Scores
| Cartwright | Casula | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 73 |
| Transport | 53 | 94 |
| Education | 35 | 54 |
| Liveability | 80 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cartwright | Casula | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,616 | 16,584 |
| Median age | 35 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $826 | $1,730 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.3% | 37.5% |
| Born in Australia | 48.5% | 50.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.2 |
Growth: Cartwright Moderate Growth · Casula Moderate Growth
Property
| Cartwright | Casula | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $988K | $1.24M |
| Median unit price | $653K | $846K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 22.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cartwright | Casula | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,070 | 72 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 497 | 181 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,720 | 525 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,367 | 5,734 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cartwright | Casula | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 969 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cartwright · Casula
Transport
| Cartwright | Casula | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 99 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 102 | 67 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Cartwright | Casula | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 9 |
| Parks | 8 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.8 km | 21.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.9 km | 29.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Cartwright | Casula | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,616 | 16,584 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,820 | 16,996 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,994 | 19,530 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 0.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cartwright or Casula?
Casula has the higher residential safety score (Cartwright 5/100 vs Casula 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Cartwright or Casula?
Cartwright is more affordable, with a median house price of $988K versus $1.24M.
Which has better schools, Cartwright or Casula?
Casula has a higher average school ICSEA (Cartwright 921 vs Casula 969; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cartwright or Casula?
Casula has the higher transport score (Cartwright 53/100 vs Casula 94/100).
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