Casuarina vs Nakara
The verdict
Casuarina rates higher for education (72 vs 65). Casuarina has a shorter estimated CBD commute (44 vs 45 min).
Scores
CasuarinaNakara
| Casuarina | Nakara | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 67 |
| Transport | 57 | 51 |
| Education | 72 | 65 |
| Liveability | 89 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Casuarina | Nakara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 406 | 1,906 |
| Median age | 27 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,750 | $2,424 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 70.4% | 53.3% |
| Born in Australia | 18.2% | 50.2% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: Casuarina Moderate Growth · Nakara Moderate Growth
Property
| Casuarina | Nakara | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Casuarina | Nakara | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 246 | 315 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,232 | 1,102 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,307 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Casuarina | Nakara | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,041 | 1,053 |
See the full school list on each profile: Casuarina · Nakara
Transport
| Casuarina | Nakara | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 45 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Casuarina | Nakara | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.2 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.7 km | 10.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Casuarina | Nakara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 406 | 1,906 |
| Estimated 2025 | 399 | 1,872 |
| Projected 2041 | 462 | 2,168 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.43% | -0.45% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Casuarina or Nakara?
Nakara has a higher average school ICSEA (Casuarina 1041 vs Nakara 1053; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Casuarina or Nakara?
Casuarina has the higher transport score (Casuarina 57/100 vs Nakara 51/100).
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