Charnwood vs Fraser
The verdict
Charnwood rates higher for liveability (63 vs 54). Fraser rates higher for education (72 vs 60). On the separate residential safety score, Charnwood rates higher (47 vs 7/100 in Fraser).
Scores
CharnwoodFraser
| Charnwood | Fraser | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 59 |
| Transport | 50 | 53 |
| Education | 60 | 72 |
| Liveability | 63 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Charnwood | Fraser | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,055 | 2,126 |
| Median age | 35 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,818 | $2,618 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.3% | 49.7% |
| Born in Australia | 74.4% | 81.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Charnwood Moderate Growth · Fraser Moderate Growth
Property
| Charnwood | Fraser | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Charnwood | Fraser | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 7 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 33 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 229 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 917 | 611 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,666 | 1,505 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Charnwood | Fraser | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,016 | 1,042 |
See the full school list on each profile: Charnwood · Fraser
Transport
| Charnwood | Fraser | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Charnwood | Fraser | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 2 |
| Parks | 7 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 118.0 km | 117.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.5 km | 12.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 7.9 km |
Population & growth
| Charnwood | Fraser | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,055 | 2,126 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,091 | 2,151 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,719 | 2,588 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.29% | 0.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Charnwood or Fraser?
Charnwood has the higher residential safety score (Charnwood 47/100 vs Fraser 7/100).
Which has better schools, Charnwood or Fraser?
Fraser has a higher average school ICSEA (Charnwood 1016 vs Fraser 1042; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Charnwood or Fraser?
Fraser has the higher transport score (Charnwood 50/100 vs Fraser 53/100).
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