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Cartwright vs Sadleir

The verdict

Sadleir is more affordable, with a median house price of $977K versus $988K in Cartwright. Sadleir rates higher for transport (60 vs 53). Sadleir has a shorter estimated CBD commute (101 vs 102 min). On the separate residential safety score, Sadleir rates higher (44 vs 5/100 in Cartwright).

Scores

CartwrightSadleir
CartwrightSadleir
Overall5762
Transport5360
Education3535
Liveability8087

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

CartwrightSadleir
Population2,6163,243
Median age3533
Median household income (wk)$826$946
Bachelor degree or higher15.3%15.4%
Born in Australia48.5%54.0%
Avg household size2.63

Growth: Cartwright Moderate Growth · Sadleir Moderate Growth

Property

CartwrightSadleir
Median house price$988K$977K
Median unit price$653K$855K
House price YoYData not available8.9%
Median rent — house (wk)$650$650
Rental yield (house)Data not available3.4%
Days on market (house)4434

Median price history

Safety

CartwrightSadleir
Residential safety score544
Break & enter dwelling /100k1,070216
Motor vehicle theft /100k497278
Domestic assault /100k1,720678
Total incidents /100k (all)15,3677,925

Total incidents over time

Schools

CartwrightSadleir
Total schools11
Government11
Independent00
Average ICSEA921895

See the full school list on each profile: Cartwright · Sadleir

Transport

CartwrightSadleir
Transport score5360
Train stations00
Bus stops916
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)102101
Nearest train station (km)3.5 km3.4 km

Liveability

CartwrightSadleir
Summer max temp28.8°C28.8°C
Winter max temp17.8°C17.8°C
Annual rainfall (mm)920920
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks85
Playgrounds13
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)23.8 km24.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)29.9 km29.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)3.8 km3.7 km

Population & growth

CartwrightSadleir
Population (2021)2,6163,243
Estimated 20252,8203,296
Projected 20412,9943,850
Annual growth rate1.89%0.41%

Common questions

Which is safer, Cartwright or Sadleir?

Sadleir has the higher residential safety score (Cartwright 5/100 vs Sadleir 44/100).

Which is more affordable, Cartwright or Sadleir?

Sadleir is more affordable, with a median house price of $977K versus $988K.

Which has better schools, Cartwright or Sadleir?

Cartwright has a higher average school ICSEA (Cartwright 921 vs Sadleir 895; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Cartwright or Sadleir?

Sadleir has the higher transport score (Cartwright 53/100 vs Sadleir 60/100).

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