Cawdor vs Razorback
The verdict
Razorback is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.40M versus $4.00M in Cawdor. Cawdor rates higher for liveability (27 vs 16). Razorback rates higher for transport (41 vs 22). Razorback is closer to the coast (31.0 km vs 32.7 km).
Scores
| Cawdor | Razorback | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 34 |
| Transport | 22 | 41 |
| Education | 47 | 47 |
| Liveability | 27 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cawdor | Razorback | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 430 | 1,174 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,399 | $2,730 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.2% | 28.5% |
| Born in Australia | 84.4% | 78.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.3 |
Growth: Cawdor High Growth · Razorback High Growth
Property
| Cawdor | Razorback | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.00M | $2.40M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $740 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 82 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cawdor | Razorback | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 233 | 256 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 930 | 511 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 465 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,837 | 3,748 |
Cawdor is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cawdor | Razorback | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cawdor · Razorback
Transport
| Cawdor | Razorback | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 148 | 159 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.0 km | 4.8 km |
Liveability
| Cawdor | Razorback | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.7 km | 31.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 55.5 km | 59.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 10.7 km |
Population & growth
| Cawdor | Razorback | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 430 | 1,174 |
| Estimated 2025 | 514 | 1,402 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,968 | 5,373 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.56% | 4.54% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Cawdor or Razorback?
Razorback is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.40M versus $4.00M.
Which has better public transport, Cawdor or Razorback?
Razorback has the higher transport score (Cawdor 22/100 vs Razorback 41/100).
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