Cartwright vs Lurnea
The verdict
Cartwright is more affordable, with a median house price of $970K versus $1.17M in Lurnea. Lurnea rates higher for transport (64 vs 53). Lurnea is closer to the coast (22.7 km vs 23.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lurnea rates higher (61 vs 5/100 in Cartwright).
Scores
| Cartwright | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 66 |
| Transport | 53 | 64 |
| Education | 35 | 43 |
| Liveability | 80 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cartwright | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,616 | 10,057 |
| Median age | 35 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $826 | $1,239 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.3% | 24.6% |
| Born in Australia | 48.5% | 49.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.2 |
Growth: Cartwright Moderate Growth · Lurnea Moderate Growth
Property
| Cartwright | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $970K | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | $773K | $808K |
| House price YoY | -3.4% | 25.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 57 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cartwright | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,070 | 159 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 497 | 169 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,720 | 676 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,379 | 4,345 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cartwright | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 920 | 957 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cartwright · Lurnea
Transport
| Cartwright | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 85 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Cartwright | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.8 km | 22.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.9 km | 29.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Cartwright | Lurnea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,616 | 10,057 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,820 | 10,840 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,994 | 11,508 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cartwright or Lurnea?
Lurnea has the higher residential safety score (Cartwright 5/100 vs Lurnea 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Cartwright or Lurnea?
Cartwright is more affordable, with a median house price of $970K versus $1.17M.
Which has better schools, Cartwright or Lurnea?
Lurnea has a higher average school ICSEA (Cartwright 920 vs Lurnea 957; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cartwright or Lurnea?
Lurnea has the higher transport score (Cartwright 53/100 vs Lurnea 64/100).
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