Craigie vs Edgewater
The verdict
Craigie is closer to the coast (3.4 km vs 5.2 km).
Scores
CraigieEdgewater
| Craigie | Edgewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 74 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 61 | 65 |
| Liveability | 94 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Craigie | Edgewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,456 | 4,657 |
| Median age | 35 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,792 | $2,016 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.1% | 40.4% |
| Born in Australia | 65.0% | 54.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Craigie Moderate Growth · Edgewater Moderate Growth
Property
| Craigie | Edgewater | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Craigie | Edgewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 310 | 322 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 155 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,007 | 1,009 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Craigie | Edgewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,064 | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Craigie · Edgewater
Transport
| Craigie | Edgewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 78 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Craigie | Edgewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 5.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.1 km | 21.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.5 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Craigie | Edgewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,456 | 4,657 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,056 | 5,107 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,247 | 5,870 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.25% | 2.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Craigie or Edgewater?
Craigie and Edgewater have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Craigie or Edgewater?
Craigie has a higher average school ICSEA (Craigie 1064 vs Edgewater 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Craigie or Edgewater?
Craigie and Edgewater have similar transport scores.
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