Charnwood vs Holt
The verdict
Holt rates higher for education (71 vs 60). Holt has a shorter estimated CBD commute (49 vs 50 min). On the separate residential safety score, Holt rates higher (61 vs 47/100 in Charnwood).
Scores
CharnwoodHolt
| Charnwood | Holt | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 63 |
| Transport | 50 | 56 |
| Education | 60 | 71 |
| Liveability | 63 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Charnwood | Holt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,055 | 5,628 |
| Median age | 35 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,818 | $1,983 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.3% | 48.1% |
| Born in Australia | 74.4% | 71.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Charnwood Moderate Growth · Holt Moderate Growth
Property
| Charnwood | Holt | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Holt | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 33 | 231 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 229 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 917 | 302 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,666 | 5,188 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Charnwood | Holt | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,023 | 1,024 |
Transport
| Charnwood | Holt | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 49 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Charnwood | Holt | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 10 |
| Parks | 7 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 118.0 km | 118.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.5 km | 12.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 7.8 km |
Population & growth
| Charnwood | Holt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,055 | 5,628 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,091 | 6,078 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,719 | 6,852 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.29% | 1.94% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Charnwood or Holt?
Holt has the higher residential safety score (Charnwood 47/100 vs Holt 61/100).
Which has better schools, Charnwood or Holt?
Holt has a higher average school ICSEA (Charnwood 1023 vs Holt 1024; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Charnwood or Holt?
Holt has the higher transport score (Charnwood 50/100 vs Holt 56/100).
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