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Clarence Gardens vs Cumberland Park

The verdict

Clarence Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.55M in Cumberland Park. Cumberland Park has a shorter estimated CBD commute (27 vs 28 min). On the separate residential safety score, Clarence Gardens rates higher (97 vs 76/100 in Cumberland Park).

Scores

Clarence GardensCumberland Park
Clarence GardensCumberland Park
Overall8382
Transport8682
Education8383
Liveability7981

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Clarence GardensCumberland Park
Population2,3732,571
Median age3841
Median household income (wk)$2,200$1,901
Bachelor degree or higher56.2%56.0%
Born in Australia76.5%79.0%
Avg household size2.72.5

Growth: Clarence Gardens Stable · Cumberland Park Stable

Property

Clarence GardensCumberland Park
Median house price$1.39M$1.55M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY35.4%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$650$615
Rental yield (house)2.3%Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Clarence GardensCumberland Park
Residential safety score9776
Break & enter dwelling /100k169194
Motor vehicle theft /100k42117
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)3,7089,140

Total incidents over time

Schools

Clarence GardensCumberland Park
Total schools01
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,061

See the full school list on each profile: Clarence Gardens · Cumberland Park

Transport

Clarence GardensCumberland Park
Transport score8682
Train stations00
Bus stops1212
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)2827
Nearest train station (km)600 m1.2 km

Liveability

Clarence GardensCumberland Park
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants24
Parks21
Playgrounds22
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)6.0 km6.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)5.3 km5.0 km
Nearest beach (km)9.5 kmData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.7 km2.8 km

Population & growth

Clarence GardensCumberland Park
Population (2021)2,3732,571
Estimated 20252,4062,607
Projected 20412,4382,641
Annual growth rate0.35%0.35%

Common questions

Which is safer, Clarence Gardens or Cumberland Park?

Clarence Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Clarence Gardens 97/100 vs Cumberland Park 76/100).

Which is more affordable, Clarence Gardens or Cumberland Park?

Clarence Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.55M.

Which has better public transport, Clarence Gardens or Cumberland Park?

Clarence Gardens has the higher transport score (Clarence Gardens 86/100 vs Cumberland Park 82/100).

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Data sources

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