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
| Cartwright | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 62 |
| Transport | 53 | 60 |
| Education | 35 | 35 |
| 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 | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,616 | 3,243 |
| Median age | 35 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $826 | $946 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.3% | 15.4% |
| Born in Australia | 48.5% | 54.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3 |
Growth: Cartwright Moderate Growth · Sadleir Moderate Growth
Property
| Cartwright | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $988K | $977K |
| Median unit price | $653K | $855K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 8.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cartwright | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,070 | 216 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 497 | 278 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,720 | 678 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,367 | 7,925 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cartwright | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 895 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cartwright · Sadleir
Transport
| Cartwright | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 102 | 101 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Cartwright | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.8 km | 24.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.9 km | 29.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Cartwright | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,616 | 3,243 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,820 | 3,296 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,994 | 3,850 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 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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