Cartwright vs Miller
The verdict
Cartwright is more affordable, with a median house price of $970K versus $980K in Miller. Cartwright rates higher for liveability (80 vs 72). Miller rates higher for transport (60 vs 53). Cartwright is closer to the coast (23.8 km vs 24.9 km).
Scores
| Cartwright | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 56 |
| Transport | 53 | 60 |
| Education | 35 | 34 |
| Liveability | 80 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cartwright | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,616 | 3,374 |
| Median age | 35 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $826 | $825 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.3% | 14.4% |
| Born in Australia | 48.5% | 54.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Cartwright Moderate Growth · Miller Moderate Growth
Property
| Cartwright | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $970K | $980K |
| Median unit price | $773K | $900K |
| House price YoY | -3.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 57 | 17 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cartwright | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,070 | 771 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 497 | 474 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,720 | 2,460 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,379 | 20,036 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cartwright | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 920 | 920 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cartwright · Miller
Transport
| Cartwright | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 85 | 86 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Cartwright | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.8 km | 24.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.9 km | 30.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Cartwright | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,616 | 3,374 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,820 | 3,429 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,994 | 4,005 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cartwright or Miller?
Cartwright and Miller have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Cartwright or Miller?
Cartwright is more affordable, with a median house price of $970K versus $980K.
Which has better schools, Cartwright or Miller?
Cartwright and Miller have similar average school ICSEA scores (920 and 920).
Which has better public transport, Cartwright or Miller?
Miller has the higher transport score (Cartwright 53/100 vs Miller 60/100).
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